ELR Citation: ELR 20017
No(s). 71-1996 (2d Cir. Jan 17, 1972)

The Federal Power Commission (FPC) regulations purporting to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) are invalid to the extent that they delegate the responsibility for preparation of an environmental impact statement to the applicant for a license. The FPC abdicated its respo...