Legal Opinion
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided June 4, 1991No. 87 Civ. 505(MEL)PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
LASKER, District Judge.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) and Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association (CSMA) (collectively the “Associations”) move under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24(a)(2) or 24(b)(2) to intervene in this action as defendants. The motion is denied.
This action was brought by the Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (“NRDC”) as a citizens suit for an order requiring New York State to carry out its State Implementation Plan (“SIP”) designed to reduce the levels of ozone and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. Orders of the court have…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- United States v. State Of New YorkCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1987
- Farmland Dairies v. Commissioner Of The New York State Department Of Agriculture And MarketsCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1988
- Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. New York State Department of Environmental ConservationDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1987
- Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. v. New York State Department Of Environmental ConservationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1987
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