United States v. New York, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20188
No(s). 77 Civ. 3485 (S.D.N.Y. Dec 26, 1978)

The court invalidates a provision in the New York City Health Code which prohibits the operation of a nuclear reactor in the city, except pursuant to a municipal certificate of health and safety, finding the measure preempted by the Atomic Energy Act. Despite defendant's arguments to the contrary, t...