Vermont's challenge to exclusive Federal jurisdiction over hydroelectric projects
Journal Article
·
· Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6744857
Two cases will be argued in Vermont federal district courts on the right of states to review license applications independently of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. At issue is whether local expertise on environmental impacts is part of the new federalism or whether it is more important to have uniform federal regulations. Opposing decisions were reached by the town of Springfield and the Vermont Public Service Board in the two cases. The court can reassert federal preemption of state authority, or it can impose conditions on hydroelectric and reclamation projects as long as they do not contravene federal regulations. A review of pertinent cases indicates the precedent for making exceptions and expanding state jurisdictions. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 6744857
- Journal Information:
- Public Util. Fortn.; (United States), Journal Name: Public Util. Fortn.; (United States) Vol. 110:7; ISSN PUFNA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Continuing validity of state cogeneration regulations
Federal regulation of the use of non-federal lands - a balancing of interests: Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Ass'n
Who`s got jurisdiction?
Journal Article
·
Wed Feb 16 23:00:00 EST 1983
· Public Util. Fortn.; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:6135870
Federal regulation of the use of non-federal lands - a balancing of interests: Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Ass'n
Journal Article
·
Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982
· J. Energy Law Policy; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:7182076
Who`s got jurisdiction?
Journal Article
·
Tue Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1995
· Electric Perspectives
·
OSTI ID:79366
Related Subjects
13 HYDRO ENERGY
130400 -- Hydro Energy-- Legislation & Regulations
20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
200200 -- Fossil-Fueled Power Plants-- Waste Management
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEDERAL REGION I
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
LAWSUITS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LICENSING
NORTH AMERICA
POWER PLANTS
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA
VERMONT
130400 -- Hydro Energy-- Legislation & Regulations
20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
200200 -- Fossil-Fueled Power Plants-- Waste Management
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
296000* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Electric Power
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEDERAL REGION I
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
LAWSUITS
LEGAL ASPECTS
LICENSING
NORTH AMERICA
POWER PLANTS
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA
VERMONT