ENTERGY CORPORATION v. EPA, 07-588 (U.S. 4-14-2008)

The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted limited to the following question: Whether Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1326(b), authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to compare costs with benefits in determining the "best technology available for minimizing adverse environmental impact" at cooling water intake structures. The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted for oral argument.