U.S. Supreme Court
Dec. 4, 2008
Justices Weigh Use of Economic Analysis in Environmental Case
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to conclude that the government can take into account economic costs when considering what technology aging power plants should have to use to update their water intake mechanisms to meet environmental standards.
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to conclude that the government can take into account economic costs when considering what technology-aging power plants should have to use to update their water intake mechanisms to meet environmental standards. But the justices seem to be divided on what weight those costs should be given when balanced with environmental interests. Enterg...
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