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Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency

Citation: 249 F. App'x 829Docket: Nos. 03-1361 to 03-1368

Court: Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; September 14, 2007; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA, the EPA's denial of the International Center for Technology Assessment's rulemaking petition is vacated. Cases numbered 03-1361, 03-1362, 03-1363, and 03-1364 are remanded for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's opinion. Additionally, petitions for review numbered 03-1365, 03-1366, 03-1367, and 03-1368 are dismissed, as per the court's earlier opinion issued on July 15, 2005.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Petitions Based on Court's Prior Opinion

Application: Petitions for review are dismissed following the court's earlier opinion, indicating no further action is required on these petitions.

Reasoning: Additionally, petitions for review numbered 03-1365, 03-1366, 03-1367, and 03-1368 are dismissed, as per the court's earlier opinion issued on July 15, 2005.

Effect of Supreme Court Ruling on Lower Court Decisions

Application: The ruling by the Supreme Court in Massachusetts v. EPA necessitated the vacating of the EPA's denial of a rulemaking petition by the International Center for Technology Assessment.

Reasoning: In light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA, the EPA's denial of the International Center for Technology Assessment's rulemaking petition is vacated.

Remand for Consistency with Higher Court Opinion

Application: The cases are remanded to ensure further proceedings are in alignment with the Supreme Court's decision.

Reasoning: Cases numbered 03-1361, 03-1362, 03-1363, and 03-1364 are remanded for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's opinion.