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GenOn Power Midwest, L.P. v. Bell

Petition for certiorari denied on February 6, 2014

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
13-1013 3d Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2013

Issue: Whether the Clean Air Act, which provides a comprehensive system for the regulation of air pollution in the United States and leaves "no room for a parallel track," American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut, preempts state common law nuisance claims that would impose emissions restrictions different from those adopted pursuant to the Act and expose companies operating in compliance with all applicable emissions standards under the Act to liability for their emissions.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/27/2013Application (13A554) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 22, 2013 to January 22, 2014, submitted to Justice Alito.
12/03/2013Application (13A554) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until January 21, 2014.
12/27/2013Application (13A554) to extend further the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 21, 2014 to February 20, 2014, submitted to Justice Alito.
01/04/2014Application (13A554) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until February 20, 2014.
02/20/2014Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 26, 2014)
03/13/2014Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 25, 2014.
03/14/2014Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner.
03/26/2014Brief amicus curiae of Utility Air Regulatory Group filed.
03/26/2014Brief amici curiae of National Association of Manufacturers, et al. filed.
03/26/2014Brief amicus curiae of DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar filed.
03/26/2014Brief amicus curiae of American Tort Reform Association filed.
03/26/2014Brief amici curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed.
04/25/2014Brief of respondents Kristie Bell, and Joan Luppe in opposition filed.
05/12/2014Reply of petitioner GenOn Power Midwest, L.P. filed.
05/13/2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 29, 2014.
06/02/2014Petition DENIED.