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The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to... more +
The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to accomplish its stated goals by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, assisting wastewater treatment facilities and maintaining wetlands. less -
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Section 401/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Memorandum Addressing Scope of the Certification Process

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a May 21st memorandum titled” Clarification regarding the Application of Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification (“Memorandum”)....more

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Corps and EPA Rescind Biden Wetland Guidance – Move to Revise “Waters of the United States” Definition

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On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Federal Register notice stating their intent to review the definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”), which...more

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Fourth Circuit Precludes NGO Challenge to Trump Administration NEPA Rules as Biden Administration Promulgates Replacements

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These days, environmental policy is often established indirectly. While “Schoolhouse Rock” may have taught some of us “How a Bill Becomes a Law,” its insights are less relevant in the current era where things like purportedly...more

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EPA Issues Clean Water Act Guidance Regarding Discharges to Groundwater

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Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits the discharge of any pollutant from any point source to navigable waters (“Waters of the United States” or “WOTUS”) unless authorized by a permit (Section 402 NPDES Permits)....more

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Environmental Notes - March 2021

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Arguably, the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) is one of our society’s most important numbers. The SCC is used in all climate decisions and will now be considered in all significant governmental decisions and federal actions. How...more

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