Train v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

421 U.S. 60 · Decided April 16, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Train v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. was decided on April 16, 1975 by a vote of 7–1. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice William H. Rehnquist wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Lewis F. Powell Jr..

Full case caption

Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, et al. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-083, docket 1974-083-01.

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