Applicability of Clean Air Act section 115 to Canada's transboundary acid-precipitation problem

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5551248

Caplan, B A

The electric power companies of the Midwest are primarily responsible for the transboundary pollution causing acid rain in Canada. Canada has urged Congress to adopt stricter emission standards in the revised Clean Air Act as a way to limit acid precipitation in Northeastern states. If this indirect approach is unsuccessful, Canada might resort to American courts. The author examines the Costle determination and section 115 of the Clean Air Act, then explores how a Canadian could use the Costle determination to require the Midwestern utilities and industries to curb their emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency might be able to frustrate legal action under section 115, but this would have political costs.

• Research Organization: Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review, Newton Centre, MA
• OSTI ID: 5551248
• Journal Information: Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Boston Coll. Environ. Aff. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 11:2; ISSN BCERD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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