The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was engaged in rulemaking proceedings for nuclear reactor safety. An environmental group sued the commission, arguing that its proceedings were inadequate. The commission had carefully complied with all requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. The environmentalists argued, however, that the very hazardous and technical nature of the reactor safety issue required elaborate procedures above and beyond those set forth in the act. A federal court of appeals agreed and overturned the AEC rules. The commission appealed the case to the United States Supreme Court. How should the Court rule? Discuss.

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Jenna Barton

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18 January, 13:16

The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was engaged in rulemaking proceedings for nuclear reactor safety. An environmental group sued the commission, arguing that its proceedings were inadequate. The commission had carefully complied with all requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. The environmentalists argued, however, that the very hazardous and technical nature of the reactor safety issue required elaborate procedures above and beyond those set forth in the act. A federal court of appeals agreed and overturned the AEC rules. The commission appealed the case to the United States Supreme Court. How should the Court rule? Discuss.

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Alvaro Santiago · Answer 1

The Supreme court will revise the ruling from the Federal Court

Explanation:

When the Atomic Energy Commission appeals to the Supreme Court due to dissatisfaction from the Federal court's verdict, it is the duty of the supreme court to take some moment to look critically into the issue and weigh the premises in which the Federal Court's verdict was passed in favour of the environmental group.

After taking a critical look at the various arguments raised by the environmentalist and the court's ruling, it is obligatory for the Supreme court to decisively call the attention of AEC to the reasons raised and make provision to address such, bearing in mind that there was no previous discussion between the two parties prior to seeking court's attention in this regards.