Missouri v. Independent Petrochemical Corp.
ELR Citation: ELR 20958 No(s). 83-2670 C (2) (E.D. Mo. Dec 15, 1986)
The court holds that the application of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) to wholly intrastate hazardous waste disposal does not exceed Congress' power under the Commerce Clause and that CERCLA has not preempted the common law of nuisance. The court f...