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· 1/22/1976

State v. Jersey Central Power & Light Co.

Citations

  • 351 A.2d 337
  • 69 N.J. 102
  • 6 Envtl. L. Rep. (Envtl. Law Inst.) 20352
  • 1976 N.J. LEXIS 240

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  • holding because nuclear power plant was only accelerating condition that would naturally have occurred, it was not charged with polluting creek in violation of N.J.S.A. 23:5-28
  • holding because nuclear power plant was only accelerating condition that would naturally have occurred, it was not charged with polluting creek in violation of N.J.S. A 23:5-28
  • state regulation conflicting with AEC regulation is preempted, but not all state regulation of nuclear plants for all purposes
  • damages for death of fish in stream caused by sudden discharge of cold water from nuclear power plant
  • 6 Justices + 1 judge temporarily assigned

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Judges: Schreiber

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