Course Info
This course offers an administrative/environmental law case study, focusing on how the Icebreaker Wind Project in northeast Ohio triggered the need for permits under several federal and state laws. The class will focus on the relevant laws and regulations, the process employed to comply with the permitting requirements, and the approvals and permits received. The course is especially suited to those interested in the environment and renewable energy as well as those who may plan to enter fields that require an understanding of administrative law.
Prof. Nagusky
Beth Nagusky has over 30 years of environmental law experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. She served as Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, State Energy Director, Director of the Maine Renewable Power Association, and as an attorney with the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Environment Northeast (Acadia Center). After returning to Ohio, Beth worked with the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) to secure the nearly one dozen state and federal permits and approvals needed for the Icebreaker Wind Project, a 6 turbine offshore wind demonstration project proposed 8 miles off the coast of Cleveland. Icebreaker will be North America’s first freshwater offshore wind project.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
** No Textbooks Required **
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Climate Change Law by ISBN: 9781634592949Publication Date: 2017-10-25Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Environmental Law and Policy by ISBN: 9781683287902Publication Date: 2019-01-14Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Environmental Law in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781640201132Publication Date: 2019-05-22Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Examples and Explanations for Environmental Law by ISBN: 9781543850086Publication Date: 2022-01-13Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Principles of Environmental Law by ISBN: 9780314195180Publication Date: 2015-12-15Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Principles of Natural Resources Law by ISBN: 9781640206069Publication Date: 2020-07-22Available via West Academic Study Aids.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Audio Guides
Environmental Law: In Other Words Audio SeriesISBN: 9781543823813Available via Aspen Learning Library.