ELR Citation: ELR 20737
No(s). 74-1132 (6th Cir. Aug 29, 1974)

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms a lower court's ruling that the Tennessee Valley Authority's environmental impact statement for its coal purchasing policy adequately complies with the requirements of §102(2)(C) of NEPA. The impact statement is sufficiently detailed under the rule of reason standard with regard to specific mining sites, the environmental and human impacts of mining, and a discussion of reasonable alternatives. For the district court's opinion, see 3 ELR 20725.

Counsel for Plaintiff-Appellants
Richard M. Hall
15 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

William A. Butler
1525 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Charles Susano
1200 Hamilton Bank Building
Knoxville, TN 37902

Counsel for Defendant-Appellees
Robert H. Marquis General Counsel
Tennessee Valley Authority
Knoxville, TN 37902