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Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind: Reevaluating The Role Of Federalism In Adequately Regulating Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, Madhavi Kulkarni Mar 2020

Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind: Reevaluating The Role Of Federalism In Adequately Regulating Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, Madhavi Kulkarni

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


The Emperor’S New Clothes: The Variety Of Stakeholders In Climate Change Regulation Assuming The Mantle Of Federal And International Authority, Linda A. Malone Aug 2018

The Emperor’S New Clothes: The Variety Of Stakeholders In Climate Change Regulation Assuming The Mantle Of Federal And International Authority, Linda A. Malone

Faculty Publications

In June 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord. President Trump believes the United States should be more focused on its economic wellbeing than on environmental concerns. Since being elected, President Trump has, with the help of the Environmental Protection Agency, been rolling back, or attempting to roll back, major climate change regulations. However, this Article points out that due to factors such as international law, the United States Constitution, and the Administrative Procedure Act, one cannotjust simply withdraw from an international agreement, such as the Paris Accord, or take back …


Harmonious Federalism In Support Of National Energy Goals – Increased Wind Renewable Energy, Ronald H. Rosenberg Oct 2009

Harmonious Federalism In Support Of National Energy Goals – Increased Wind Renewable Energy, Ronald H. Rosenberg

Faculty Publications

American energy policy has slowly begun to change the mix in the sources of supply of electricity to residences, industry, and businesses. Renewable sources of electricity have been promoted as future contributors of large portions of the nation's electricity consumption. Wind power has been identified as a potentially substantial future electricity source contributing up to 20% of American demand 2030. To achieve these optimistic goals, there must be: (1) cost-effective, reliable energy technology; (2) sufficient investment capital to finance new construction; and (3) the existence of supportive governmental policies at all levels government. This article discusses the importance of inter-governmental …


Who Should Regulate? Federalism And Conflict In Regulation Of Green Buildings, Shari Shapiro Oct 2009

Who Should Regulate? Federalism And Conflict In Regulation Of Green Buildings, Shari Shapiro

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

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Waivers Of Immunity In Federal Environmental Statutes Of The Twenty-First Century: Correcting A Confusing Mess, Kenneth M. Murchison Feb 2008

Waivers Of Immunity In Federal Environmental Statutes Of The Twenty-First Century: Correcting A Confusing Mess, Kenneth M. Murchison

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Savings Clauses And Trends In Natural Resources Federalism, Robert L. Fischman, Angela M. King Oct 2007

Savings Clauses And Trends In Natural Resources Federalism, Robert L. Fischman, Angela M. King

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


On Revolution And Wetland Regulations, Michael J. Gerhardt Jan 2002

On Revolution And Wetland Regulations, Michael J. Gerhardt

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Enforcing The Endangered Species Act Against The States, Jean O. Melious Apr 2001

Enforcing The Endangered Species Act Against The States, Jean O. Melious

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Smithfield Foods: A Case For Federal Action, Lee R. Okster Apr 1999

Smithfield Foods: A Case For Federal Action, Lee R. Okster

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Virginia As A Case Study: Epa Should Be Willing To Withdraw Npdes Permitting Authority From Deficient States, Erik R. Lehtinen Apr 1999

Virginia As A Case Study: Epa Should Be Willing To Withdraw Npdes Permitting Authority From Deficient States, Erik R. Lehtinen

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


State Permitting: United States V. Smithfield Foods, Inc. And Federal Overfiling Under The Clean Water Act, Stephen C. Robertson Apr 1999

State Permitting: United States V. Smithfield Foods, Inc. And Federal Overfiling Under The Clean Water Act, Stephen C. Robertson

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


The Commerce Clause, Federalism And Environmentalism: At Odds After Olin?, Lydia B. Hoover Jun 1997

The Commerce Clause, Federalism And Environmentalism: At Odds After Olin?, Lydia B. Hoover

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Canary In A Coal Mine? Federalism And The Failure Of The Clean Air Act Amendments Of 1990, Jeffrey Geiger Oct 1995

Canary In A Coal Mine? Federalism And The Failure Of The Clean Air Act Amendments Of 1990, Jeffrey Geiger

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Whose Sip Is It Anyway? State-Federal Conflict In Clean Air Act Enforcement, Steve Novick, Bill Westerfield Apr 1994

Whose Sip Is It Anyway? State-Federal Conflict In Clean Air Act Enforcement, Steve Novick, Bill Westerfield

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.