Legal Case Summary

Great Basin v. EPA


Date Argued: Mon Nov 01 2004
Case Number: 03-70231
Docket Number: 7859125
Judges:Canby, Rymer, Hawkins
Duration: 55 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Great Basin v. EPA** **Docket Number:** 7859125 **Court:** [Specify Court if known, e.g., United States Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Specify Date if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Petitioner:** Great Basin [Specify if it is a company, organization, or another type of entity] - **Respondent:** Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) **Background:** Great Basin and the EPA were involved in a legal dispute over environmental regulations that pertain to [specify the main issue, such as air quality, water rights, land use, etc.]. The case arose when Great Basin challenged the EPA's decision regarding [specific EPA action, rule, or regulation that was contested]. **Facts of the Case:** - Great Basin claimed that the EPA’s [decision/order/regulation] adversely affected its operations, leading to [disruption of business, financial losses, or other related issues]. - The EPA asserted that its actions were necessary to comply with federal environmental standards aimed at protecting [specific environmental resource or public health concern]. - [Include any relevant data, such as timelines, specific actions taken by the EPA, or responses from Great Basin.] **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues at stake included: 1. Whether the EPA acted within its authority under [specific environmental law, e.g., the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act]. 2. The legal standing of Great Basin to challenge the EPA's action. 3. Considerations regarding the balance between environmental protection and economic impacts on businesses. **Court's Analysis:** - The court analyzed the authority of the EPA in relation to the specific regulatory framework. - It considered precedents related to similar disputes and examined the evidence presented by both parties. - The court evaluated arguments regarding the potential environmental impacts versus the economic implications for Great Basin. **Holding:** The court [state the ruling, e.g., affirmed, reversed, remanded, etc.], determining that [summarize the court's findings regarding the EPA’s authority, compliance with regulations, and the outcome for Great Basin]. **Conclusion:** The ruling in Great Basin v. EPA set a precedent regarding [discuss any broader implications this case may have on future regulatory actions or the relationship between businesses and environmental regulations]. This case highlights the ongoing complexities involved in balancing regulatory compliance with the interests of businesses in the environmental sector. **Key Takeaway:** [Summarize one or two key lessons from the case, such as the importance of understanding regulatory frameworks or the potential impact of environmental laws on business operations.] [Note: Please ensure to fill in any specific details or information that may be relevant to the case as per the actual court documents or case history.]

Great Basin v. EPA


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