ELR Citation: ELR 21233
No(s). s. 85-1757, 86-1219 (D.C. Cir. Aug 4, 1987)

The court holds that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) "backfitting" rule violates the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) by improperly allowing the consideration of economic costs. The term "backfitting" refers to modifications of design, equipment, or operating procedures of previously licensed nuc...