Conn. v. American Electric, Memo in Support of Motion to Dismiss ...

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STATEMENT..................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................1
TVA Is an Agency and Instrumentality of the United States................................................ 3
TVA Is Charged by Statute With the Multipurpose Development of the Resources of
the Tennessee Valley Region. ............................................................................................... 6
TVA’s Statutorily Authorized Activities Include the Construction and Operation of
Fossil-Fired Electric Power Generating Facilities. ............................................................... 7
In Making Decisions About the Appropriate Generation Mix for its Power Program,
TVA Considers and Balances Many Factors, Including Greenhouse Gas Emissions. ......... 8
ARGUMENT.................................................................................................................................12
Plaintiffs’ Complaints Should be Dismissed as to TVA Because TVA’s Alleged
Tortious Conduct Involves TVA’s Performance of Discretionary Functions
Authorized by Federal Law................................................................................................. 12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................19
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