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Municipalities and other local governments do not have free rein when it comes to regulating the environment, and the Second Circuit’s recent decision in Vermont Railway, Inc. v. Town of Shelburne is a clear reminder of that fact.
Federal and state governments tend to take the lead on environmental regulation. But municipalities are increasingly getting in the game, encouraged by community members to address their environmental concerns. They are facing a significant challenge.
