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First Circuit Certified State Law Preemption Questions in Case Challenging Local Ordinance Prohibiting Crude Oil Loading at Harbor

Pipeline operator's challenge to coastal city's local law prohibiting the loading of oil on tankers.

Portland Pipe Line Corp. v. City of South Portland

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Pipeline Company Voluntarily Dismissed Appeal in Case Challenging South Portland Ordinance

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First Circuit Certified State Law Preemption Questions in Case Challenging Local Ordinance Prohibiting Crude Oil Loading at Harbor

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