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Tradeable emissions programs: Implications under the takings clause

Author
Austin S.A.
Journal/Series
Environmental Law | Vol. 26(1); 323 - 353; 31 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-058053)
Publisher | Place of publication
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR, USA
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Emissions Internal trade Subsidy/incentive Authorization/permit
Abstract

Tradable emissions programs are an innovative, market-based alternative to the traditional command-and-control method of air pollution regulation. Ms. Austin explores whether tradable emissions programs could render the government vulnerable to a Fifth Amendment takings claim should subsequent government actions decrease or destroy the value of tradeable emissions permits