Federal environmental law : the user's guide /
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| Author / Creator: | Moya, Olga L. (Olga Lydia), 1959- |
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Imprint: | St. Paul, Minn. : West Group, 2001. |
| Description: | xxi, 400 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4388856 |
Table of Contents:
- Dedications
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Administrative Law
- I.. Introduction
- II.. The Relationship Between Administrative Law and Environmental Law
- A.. Public Policy
- B.. Environmental Statutes
- C.. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- D.. Agency Powers, Functions and Accountability
- III.. Rulemaking
- A.. In General
- B.. Informal Rulemaking
- C.. Hybrid Rulemaking
- D.. Formal Rulemaking
- IV.. Adjudication
- A.. In General
- B.. Informal Adjudications
- C.. Formal Adjudications
- V.. Enforcement
- A.. In General
- B.. Administrative Remedies
- C.. Civil Remedies
- D.. Criminal Remedies
- E.. Citizen Suits
- VI.. The Administrative Record
- A.. Policy
- B.. Statutory Authority
- C.. Regulatory Authority
- D.. Contents
- E.. Judicial Interpretations
- VII.. Judicial Review
- A.. In General
- B.. Unreviewability
- C.. Jurisdiction
- D.. Standing
- E.. Timing
- F.. The Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine
- G.. Scope and Standard of Review
- H.. Remedies
- VIII.. Conclusion
- Chapter 2. National Environmental Policy Act
- I.. Introduction
- II.. Policy
- A.. Statutory Approach
- B.. Judicial Interpretation
- III.. Practical Application
- A.. The Environmental Assessment (EA)
- B.. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
- C.. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- IV.. Application of NEPA
- A.. Is an EIS Required?
- B.. Judicial Interpretation of "Significant"
- C.. Categorical Exclusions (CATXs)
- V.. NEPA's Procedural Steps
- A.. Prepare an EA
- B.. Determine Whether to Prepare an EIS or FONSI
- C.. Follow the CEQ Regulations Throughout the NEPA Process
- D.. Create an Administrative Record
- VI.. Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- I.. Introduction
- A.. Background
- B.. Legislative History
- C.. Organization of SWDA & RCRA
- II.. Subtitle C: Hazardous Waste
- A.. Solid Waste Determination
- B.. Hazardous Waste
- C.. Hazardous Waste Regulation
- III.. Subtitle D: Solid Waste Management
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Disposal Facilities
- IV.. Enforcement Remedies
- A.. Administrative Remedies
- B.. Civil Remedies
- C.. Criminal Enforcement Authority
- D.. Citizen Suits
- V.. Judicial Review
- A.. Promulgatoin of Regulations
- B.. Permit Decisions
- C.. Other Final Agency Actions
- VI.. Conclusion
- Chapter 4. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
- I.. Introduction
- A.. Love Canal
- B.. Congress Enacts Cercla
- C.. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
- II.. Policy
- III.. The Superfund Process
- A.. Identifying Abandoned Sites
- B.. Preliminary Assessment (PA)
- C.. The National Priorities List (NPL)
- D.. Investigation
- E.. Remedial Actions
- IV.. Section 107 Liability and Cost Recovery Actions
- A.. Introduction to Cost Recovery Actions
- B.. Property Must Be a Vessel or Facility
- C.. Potentially Responsible Parties
- D.. There Must Be a Hazardous Substance
- E.. The Petroleum Exclusion
- F.. Release, or Threat of Release and the Incurrence of Response Costs
- G.. Necessary and Consistent with the National Contingency Plan (NCP)
- H.. Extent of Liability
- I.. Defenses
- J.. Settlements
- V.. Government Cleanup Options
- A.. Section 104 Cleanup Actions
- B.. Section 106 Orders
- VI.. Conclusion
- Chapter 5. The Clean Air Act
- I.. Introduction
- A.. New Programs
- B.. Major Programs
- II.. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Statutory Scheme
- C.. Judicial Interpretations
- III.. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Statutory Scheme
- C.. Current NAAQS Pollutants
- IV.. Nonattainment Areas (NA) Program
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Statutory Scheme
- C.. Judicial Interpretations
- V.. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program (PSD)
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Statutory Scheme
- C.. Judicial Interpretations
- VI.. National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Neshaps)
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Statutory Scheme
- C.. Judicial Interpretations
- VII.. Enforcement Provisions
- A.. Introduction
- B.. General Permit Requirements
- C.. Government Actions
- D.. Citizen Actions
- E.. Judicial Interpretations
- VIII.. Conclusion
- Chapter 6. The Clean Water Act
- I.. Introduction
- A.. Sources of Pollution
- B.. Types of Pollutants
- C.. Statutory Scheme
- II.. State Water Quality Standards
- A.. Designating Uses
- B.. Testing Water Quality and Mixing Zones
- C.. Downgrading Designated Uses
- III.. Federal Effluent Limitations
- A.. Federal Role
- B.. State Role
- IV.. The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program
- A.. State Delegation
- B.. Permit Conditions
- C.. Standards of Performance
- D.. Pretreatment Standards
- E.. Variances
- F.. Defenses
- V.. Wetlands Protection and the Dredge and Fill Permit Program
- A.. Dredge and Fill Permit
- B.. Exemptions
- VI.. Oil Spill Program
- A.. No Discharge Policy
- B.. Regulations
- C.. Enforcement
- VII.. Nonpoint Source Pollution Program
- A.. Nonpoint Source Management Programs
- B.. Area Wide Waste Treatment Programs
- C.. Transboundary Pollution
- VIII.. Enforcement Provisions
- A.. Introduction
- B.. Government Actions
- C.. Citizen Actions
- IX.. Conclusion
- Table of Cases
- Acronyms
- Glossary
- Index