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State of North Carolina v. US
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20-1783
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Government Agencies
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September 24, 2021
4th Circ. Won't Reconsider NC Pollution Fine Against Marines
The Fourth Circuit on Friday refused the U.S. Marine Corps' request to reconsider a split panel decision to uphold a civil penalty against the military branch for failing to comply with the emissions limitations for one of its coal-fired boilers in North Carolina.
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September 14, 2021
Marines Ask 4th Circ. To Rehear NC Air Pollution Penalty
The U.S. Marine Corps on Tuesday asked the Fourth Circuit to reconsider a split panel's decision to uphold a civil penalty imposed by North Carolina for violating emissions caps at a coal-fired boiler, arguing that the Clean Air Act does not waive sovereign immunity for punitive civil penalties.
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July 29, 2021
4th Circ. Revives NC's Air Emissions Fee Suit Against Feds
The Marine Corps can't dodge a civil penalty imposed by North Carolina for violating emissions caps at one of its coal-fired boilers in the state, the Fourth Circuit ruled, determining the Clean Air Act waives sovereign immunity for penalties.
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September 28, 2020
NC Tells 4th Circ. Feds Must Pay Air Emissions Fine
North Carolina has told the Fourth Circuit that the federal government was wrongly allowed to dodge a fine over air emissions, arguing that Congress specifically amended the Clean Air Act to ensure states could pursue the federal government for rule violations.