GenOn Power Midwest, L.P. v. Bell

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on February 6, 2014.

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.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Nov 27, 2013

Application (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.

Dec 3, 2013

Application (13A554) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until January 21, 2014.

Dec 27, 2013

Application (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.

Jan 4, 2014

Application (13A554) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until February 20, 2014.

Feb 20, 2014

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 26, 2014)

Mar 13, 2014

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 25, 2014.

Mar 14, 2014

Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner.

Mar 26, 2014

Brief amicus curiae of Utility Air Regulatory Group filed.

Mar 26, 2014

Brief amici curiae of National Association of Manufacturers, et al. filed.