Thursday, November 29, 2012

First Circuit -- City of New Bedford v. Locke

Agency decision that its rulemaking is not subject to certain statutory constraints is itself entitled to Chevron deference.

Agency hard look sufficed for NEPA analysis requirement.

As for the fish, there ain't quite as many as there was a while ago.

City of New Bedford v. Locke
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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