Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1986
Abstract
In this article, William S. Jordan III examines the revitalized role of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in shaping environmental jurisprudence through its interpretation of citizen suit provisions under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Jordan highlights recent decisions in which the Second Circuit expanded access to courts for private citizens seeking to enforce environmental standards, reinforcing the statutory goals of pollution prevention and regulatory accountability. He analyzes how the court addressed key procedural and substantive issues—such as standing, notice requirements, and ongoing violations—in a manner that empowered citizen enforcement while maintaining fidelity to statutory text. The article praises the court’s leadership in reestablishing robust judicial support for environmental litigation and offers insights into the broader implications for administrative enforcement and environmental federalism.
Publication Title
Brooklyn Law Review
Volume
52
First Page
829
Recommended Citation
Jordan III, William S., "Citizen Litigation Under The Clean Water Act: The Second Circuit Renews Its Leadership Role in Environmental Law" (1986). Akron Law Faculty Publications. 459.
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