Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: preemption of state regulation of nuclear power

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Energy Law Policy; (United States)

OSTI ID:6687690

Hillegas, J

The Supreme Court decision in Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission paves the way for further state involvement in nuclear power plant regulation. The author examines the limits of state power to control nuclear power plant construction as delineated in Pacific. He concludes that although the decision allows the states to regulate or block nuclear power for economic reasons, it may interfere in an area where there exists a substantial federal interest. Consequently, Pacific represents a departure from the traditional, more principled preemption cases that precede it and is an unsatisfactory preemption decision. 84 references.

• OSTI ID: 6687690
• Journal Information: J. Energy Law Policy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Law Policy; (United States) Vol. 5:1; ISSN JELPE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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