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They argue this allows immediate judicial review. The EPA wants the Court to declare these orders non-final. They argue this delays review until enforcement actions begin."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 25, lines 49-39","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 25, lines 49-39"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 19-49","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 19-49"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 57, lines 29-5","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 57, lines 29-5"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 9, 2012."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court 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It affects the timing of judicial review for environmental compliance. It shapes the balance between agency authority and property rights."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 25, lines 49-39","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 25, lines 49-39"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 19-49","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 19-49"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 57, lines 29-5","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 57, lines 29-5"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 51-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 51-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 3, lines 7-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 3, lines 7-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-31","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2011/10-1062.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 21-31"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 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