Environmental Assessment
ES/RP 444/544

 

Major NEPA case law  (see http://www.1hope.org/nepacase.htm for abbreviated versions):

Case

Significance

  1. Boomer vs. Atlantic Cement  Co. (1967)

Illustrates need for policy; weighing of economic benefits vs. environmental costs does not protect the environment

  1. Flint Ridge Development Co. vs. Scenic Rivers Association of Oklahoma (1976)

Fullest extent possible

  1. Calvert Cliffs’ Coordinating Committee vs. Atomic Energy Commission (1972)

Procedural requirements

  1. Metropolitan Edison Co. vs. People Against Nuclear Energy (1983)

Risks and indirect effects

  1. Minnesota Public Interest Research Group vs. Butz (1974)

Major Federal Action

  1. Marsh vs. Oregon Natural Resources Council (1989)

SEIS

  1. Hanley vs. Kleindienst (1973)

Significance

  1. Fiery Gizzard vs. Farmers Home Administration (1995)

Significance