U.S. Supreme Court unanimously opposes Montana state decision

 By HydroWorld.com/Hydro Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. (PennWell) — The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Montana state Supreme Court decision that would have required energy provider PPL Montana to pay US$41 million in back rent for the use of riverbeds under portions of three Montana rivers.

PPL Montana acquired private riparian lands for 10 facilities along the Missouri, Madison and Clark Fork rivers and pays rent to the U.S. for the use of adjoining federal lands. Read more