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Critical Mass Energy Project v. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Citations: 291 U.S. App. D.C. 354; 942 F.2d 799; 1991 U.S. App. LEXIS 25556; 1991 WL 171430Docket: No. 90-5120

Court: Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; September 6, 1991; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court has granted the Suggestions for Rehearing En Banc following a vote by the majority of active judges. As a result, the case will be reviewed and decided by the Court sitting en banc. Additionally, the judgment of the panel dated April 30, 1991, reported at 931 F.2d 939, has been vacated. Further procedural orders will be issued in due course.

Legal Issues Addressed

Rehearing En Banc

Application: The court decided to rehear the case with all active judges participating, which reflects the court's decision to revisit the case with a broader judicial panel.

Reasoning: The Court has granted the Suggestions for Rehearing En Banc following a vote by the majority of active judges.

Vacatur of Panel Judgment

Application: The previous judgment by the panel has been nullified, indicating that the prior decision is no longer valid and will be reconsidered by the en banc court.

Reasoning: Additionally, the judgment of the panel dated April 30, 1991, reported at 931 F.2d 939, has been vacated.