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Opinion: The overruling of the Chevron doctrine—A call for proactive engagement by technical organizations

September 16, 2024, 7:48AMNuclear NewsPaul Dickman

The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Chevron doctrine marks a significant shift in the landscape of federal decision-making. For more than 40 years, this doctrine has provided a framework wherein courts deferred to federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous laws in recognition of the specialized expertise these agencies bring to policy and regulatory development.

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Opinion: The overruling of the Chevron doctrine—A call for proactive engagement by technical organizations

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