The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision interpreting Clean Water Act Section 401 and the FERC permitting authority, which may have settled some lingering legal issues for the construction of pipelines.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Second Circuit: FERC’s And State Agency’s Interpretations Of CWA Are Not Entitled To Chevron Deference
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) provides on its web site many claims about the great progress and benefits achieved by promoting and subsidizing wind energy in the state – an initiative kicked off by former Governor Pataki and followed slavishly by each succeeding administration and legislature. Unfortunately, like other promoters of… Keep reading →
