Appeals Court Denies Request to Revisit Berkeley's Natural Gas Ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled against Berkeley's pioneering natural gas ban. In a majority decision filed Tuesday, the court said Berkeley's ordinance banning gas pipelines in new construction runs afoul of the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act. | By Kiley Russell Bay City News The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled against Berkeley's pioneering natural gas ban. In a majority decision filed Tuesday, the court said Berkeley's ordinance banning gas pipelines in new construction runs afoul of the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The act "expressly preempts state

Related Keywords

Berkeley ,California ,United States ,Oakland ,City Of Berkeley ,Carol Christ ,Gavin Newsom ,University Of California ,Bay City News Inc ,Supreme Court ,Bay City News ,Chancellor Carol Christ ,City News ,Climate Change ,Councilmember Kate Harrison ,Energy Policy And Conservation Act ,Featured ,Federal Law ,Federal Rules ,Judge Michelle Friedland ,Judge Patrick Bumatay ,Kiley Russell ,Local Governments ,Natural Gas Appliances ,Natural Gas Ban ,Natural Gas Emissions ,State And Local Autonomy ,The Berkeley City Council ,The California Restaurant Association ,The Us Court Of Appeals For 9th Circuit ,Bay Area ,Baycitynews ,City Government ,Community ,Environment ,Local ,Oakland Post ,Post News Group ,