Joe's Power Co. has been operating in Ohio since 1965. Joe's Power Co. produces energy by burning coal. The operation of this plant causes sulfur oxides to be released into the atmosphere. Joe's Power Co. has put pollution control devises on its smoke stakes. However, it has failed to meet the federal NAASQs and the area around the plant is in non-attainment. The federal government wants the state of Ohio (which granted Joe's Power Co.'s permit to operate) to require that Joe's Power Co. install a new type of pollution control which will cost Joe's Power Co. a substantial amount of money but will reduce the amount of sulfur oxide discharged by Joe's Power Co.
What are the rights and responsibilities of the federal government and of the state of Ohio. Is there anything else you would need to know to determine these rights and responsibilities?