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The Extraterritorial Scope Of Nepa's Environmental Impact Statement Requirement, Michigan Law Review
The Extraterritorial Scope Of Nepa's Environmental Impact Statement Requirement, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
This Note analyzes the extent to which NEPA's section 102(2) procedural requirements, specifically the impact statement requirement of section 102(2) (C), apply to federal agencies in their activities abroad. After determining that Congress does possess the authority to extend the requirements of NEPA to all federal agency actions, and that legislative intent will thus control the territorial scope of these requirements, consideration will be given to the presumption against the extraterritorial application of congressional enactments. It will be concluded that a "clear statement" of congressional intent is not required in the case of NEPA and that the scope of the …
The Role Of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Under The Commodity Futures, Michigan Law Review
The Role Of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Under The Commodity Futures, Michigan Law Review
Michigan Law Review
After a brief look at the functions of futures markets, the conditions that led to the enactment of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act, and the major provisions of the Act, this note will critically examine the information now available on the major issues left to the Commission to decide, point to additional information that would be useful in making judgments on these issues, and recommend solutions. It will then discuss two problems not considered in the 1974 legislation--export controls and margin oversight--suggesting areas for action by the Commission.