United States v. Maryland

ALEXANDER HARVEY, II, District Judge:

This case presents the question whether agencies of the federal government which purchase electricity from utility companies within the State of Maryland must pay an exaction imposed by State law and termed an “environmental surcharge.” Presently before the Court are defendants’ motion for summary judgment and plaintiff’s cross-motion for partial summary judgment. The parties have filed briefs in support of and in opposition to the pending motions, and this Court has heard oral argument. For the reasons hereinafter stated, defendants’ motion for summary…