Exxon Corp. v. New York, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20130
No(s). 74-1806 (2d Cir. Jan 17, 1977)

Reversing a lower court decision, 4 ELR 20565, the Second Circuit declares that the Clean Air Act preempts New York City's ordinance concerning gasoline lead content and volatility. The challenged ordinance required phased reduction of lead according to a shorter timetable than that adopted by the E...