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ASKEW v. AMERICAN WATERWAYS OPERATORS, INC.

No. 71-1082.

411 U.S. 325 (1973)

93 S.Ct. 1590

36 L.Ed.2d 280

ASKEW, GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, ET AL. v. AMERICAN WATERWAYS OPERATORS, INC., ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 18, 1973.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert L. Shevin, Attorney General of Florida, and Daniel S. Dearing argued the cause and filed briefs for appellants.

LeRoy Collins and Nicholas J. Healy argued the cause for appellees. With Mr. Collins on the brief for appellees American Waterways Operators, Inc., et al. were Joseph C. Jacobs, John B. Chandler, Jr., and Stewart D. Allen. With Mr. Healy on the brief for appellees American Institute of Merchant Shipping et al. were Gordon W. Paulsen, Dewey R. Villareal, Jr., and Emil A. Kratovil, Jr. James F. Moseley filed a brief for appellees Suwannee Steamship Co. et al.*

MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

This action was brought by merchant shipowners and operators, world shipping associations, members of the Florida coastal barge and towing industry, and owners and operators of oil terminal facilities and heavy industries located in Florida, to enjoin application of the Florida Oil Spill Prevention and Pollution Control Act, Fla. Laws 1970, c. 70-244, Fla. Stat. Ann...

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