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1. Letters

Author

Billings, Leon G., Billings, John G., Billings, Michael G., and Pedersen, Vernon L.

Published
2012

3. Reversal of Fortune: The new administration's environmental agenda is on a crash course with public opinion

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Subjects
Air quality -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Environmental policy -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Public health law -- Interpretation and construction -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Environmental law -- Interpretation and construction -- Health aspects -- Political aspects, Presidents -- Political activity -- Political aspects -- Health aspects, Clean Air Act, Environmental issues, Government, Petroleum, energy and mining industries, Science and technology, Political activity, Political aspects, Interpretation and construction, Health aspects
Abstract

Thirty years ago this past December, President Richard Nixon, a Republican, reluctantly signed the Clean Air Act. Thirty years and two months later, a unanimous Supreme Court upheld the fundamental [...]

Published
2001

5. Getting to zero.

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Subjects
Environmental law -- History, Government regulation, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972
Published
2006

7. 1972 law did not restrict federal action.

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Subjects
Environmental law -- Interpretation and construction, Water pollution -- Laws, regulations and rules, Solid Waste Agency v. Army Corps of Engineers (531 U.S. 159 (2001)), Government regulation, Clean Water Act of 1977, Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Published
2003

8. EDMUND S. MUSKIE: A MAN WITH A VISION.

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Abstract

In this article, the author discusses the role of Edmund S. Muskie, former U.S. Senator from Maine, in shaping the environmental laws of the U.S for the environmental protection. Topics discussed include his environmental accomplishments such as U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970 and the Clean Water Act of 1972, efforts of Muskie and his colleagues to give authority to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to deal with pollutants and his efforts for the regulation on emission controls.

Published
2015

9. When Comity and Consensus Prevailed.

Author

BILLINGS, LEON G. and JORLING, THOMAS C.

Abstract

The article provides information concerning environmental law in the U.S., highlighting issues related to legislative initiatives, bipartisan engagement, comity, and consensus. It discusses the country's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act as well as economic growth. The Senate Public Works Special Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution is mentioned.

Published
2014

10. Reversal of Fortune.

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *AIR quality
Abstract

Focuses on the environmental policies of the United States government under President George W. Bush. Significance of the enactment of the Clean Air Act in 1970; Conflict created by amendments to the Clean Air Act in 1990; Characteristics of the public policy of the Bush administration.

Published
2001

11. 1972 Law Define Waters Broadly.

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Abstract

Comments on the key provisions of the Clean Water Act in the U.S. governing the protection and conservation of water resources. Issues on the dredging and filling of waters under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers; Distinction between interstate and intrastate waters; Establishment of water quality standards; Implications for policies governing the conservation of aquatic resources.

Published
2003

14. CLEAN COAL, DIRTY AIR (Book Review).

Author

Billings, Leon G.

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL protection
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Clean Coal, Dirty Air,' by Bruce A. Ackerman and William T. Hassler.

Published
1982

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