Trash, ash, and the phoenix: a fifth anniversary review of the Supreme Court's City of Chicago waste-to-energy combustion ash decision

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the effect of the Supreme Court's 1994 decision in City of Chicago v. Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. that waste-to-energy facilities must test WTE combustion ash for toxic hazards under the EPA-administered Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Political aspects, Chicago, Illinois, Ash disposal

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Airport noise pollution: is there a solution in sight?

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Traditional federal and state law aimed at preventing airport noise pollution are discussed, along with land use and noise compatibility planing measures used by local governments. Additional measures aimed at abating the problem are suggested.

Local, Airport noise, Noise pollution

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Shaping nuclear waste policy at the juncture of federal and state law

Article Abstract:

The argument that the storage of nuclear wastes should involve the granting of exclusive authority over nuclear waste storage facilities to the federal government is made.

Environmental aspects, Radioactive waste disposal

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