California v. Watt: Congressional Intent Bows to Judicial Restraint

Edward A. Fitzgerald

California v. Watt: Congressional Intent Bows to Judicial Restraint

Wright State University

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Abstract

Economic development of the petroleum-rich outer Continental Shelf ("OCS")' has generated a great deal of conflict between the federal and state governments. This conflict, known as the Seaweed Rebellion, has been fought in two separate arenas: Congress and the courts. This article will focus on the interaction between congressional and judicial efforts regarding OCS development.

Original language	American English
Journal	Harvard Environmental Law Review
Volume	11
State	Published - Jan 1 1987

Keywords

California v Watt
Congressional intent
Environmental law--United States
Government conflict
Judicial restraint
Outer continental shelf
Seeweed Rebellion

Disciplines

Environmental Law
Law
Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences

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