In a decision which seems likely to inject yet more uncertainty into whether the introduction of pollutants to surface waters via groundwater triggers the permitting requirements of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), a majority of...more
4/28/2020
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Waters of the United States
On February 6, 2018, the EPA formally suspended the Obama-era “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule until 2020. This delayed implementation will provide the Trump administration with additional time to issue a clearer, and...more
Would you consider this a “Water of the United States” subject to the Clean Water Act?
Well think again, because under a new rule, even a dry streambed or channel could be considered a “Water of the U.S.” and thus...more