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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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Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Reno, Nevada Master-Planned Community Development Enter into Consent...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Nevada Tri Partners, LLC (“NTP”), and Damonte Ranch Commerce Center, LLC (“Damonte”) entered into a July 1st Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Middletown, Pennsylvania Scrap Recycler Enter Into Expedited...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Shemas Iron Works (“SIW”) entered into a June 30th Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. See Docket No.:...more

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SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tupelo, Mississippi Oil Storage Facility Owner Enter...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Khera Petroleum, LLC (“KP”) entered into a June 11th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention, Control, and...more

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404/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Utah County, Utah Enter into Consent Agreement

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Utah County, Utah entered into an April 23rd Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. See Docket No. CWA-08-2025-0008....more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Auburn, Washington Wood Pallet Manufacturing Facility Enter into...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and A-1 Pallets, Inc. (“A-1”) entered into a February 13th Consent Agreement (“CA”) alleging violations of the Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination...more

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Supreme Court Requires EPA to Set Specific Targets in Water Permits

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, in San Francisco v. EPA, held in a 5-4 decision that the EPA cannot enforce requirements in wastewater permits that “do not spell out what a permittee must do or refrain from doing.” San...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: US Environmental Protection Agency and Leesville, South Carolina Timber Products Facility Enter Into...

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The United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and South Carolina Pole and Piling, Inc (“SCPPI”) entered into a February 11th Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order (“Agreement”) addressing alleged...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Leesville, South Carolina Timber Products Facility Enter Into...

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The United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and South Carolina Pole and Piling, Inc (“SCPPI”) entered into a February 11th Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order (“Agreement”) addressing alleged...more

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Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025: U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passes Bill

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Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025: U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passes Bill - The United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (“Committee”) unanimously passed the Brownfields...more

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Section 311/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Laconia, New Hampshire Car Care Center Enter...

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Section 311/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Laconia, New Hampshire Car Care Center Enter into Expedited Settlement Agreement - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”)...more

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Wetlands/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and SpaceX Enter into Consent Agreement and Final Order

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) entered into a January 15th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean...more

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New Year, New Penalties: OSHA and USEPA Increase Penalties

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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) have published their 2025 increases to civil penalties....more

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Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Monroe, Michigan Coal-Fired Powerplant Enter into Consent...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and DTE Electric Company (“DTE”) entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of Clean Water Act National Pollutant...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Deposit, New York Quarry Operator Enter into Consent Agreement

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Sanford Stone, LLC (“Sanford”) entered into a November 8th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Seaford, Delaware Asphalt Recycling Facility Enter into Expedited...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Waste Recycling (“WR”) entered into an August 29th Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act stormwater...more

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SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Hartford, Illinois Petroleum Storage/Distribution...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Hartford Wood River Terminal, LLC (“Hartford Wood”) entered into an October 25th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of The...more

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Supplemental Environmental Project/Wastewater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Mullan, Idaho Mine Operator...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Hecla Limited (“HL”) entered into a Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of a Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System...more

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Wastewater Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Cook County Circuit Judge Addresses Illinois Attorney General Complaint Alleging...

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A Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (“Court”) Judge addressed in a September 9th Order issues arising out of a Second Amended Complaint (“Complaint”) filed by the Illinois Attorney General (“AG”) filed against 401 Wabash...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Seaford, Delaware Mulch Manufacturer Enter into Expedited...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Mr. Mulch, LLC (“Mr. Mulch”) entered into a July 11th Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Stormwater...more

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Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Redding, California Fuel Transport Company Enter into...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Shasta-Siskiyou Transport (“SST”) entered into a May 30th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. See Cwa-09-2024-0042. ...more

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SEC v. Jarkesy’s Implications for Environmental Enforcement Actions

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On June 27, the US Supreme Court issued an opinion in SEC v. Jarkesy that limits the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ability to administratively seek civil penalties against defendants for securities fraud....more

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What to Know About EPA’s Inflation Adjustments for Civil Penalties

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EPA recently promulgated a final rule (the Rule) adjusting civil penalties issued by the agency for inflation. This action was performed pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by...more

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Big Money: OSHA and EPA Civil Penalties Increase Again for 2024

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. DOL and U.S. EPA have published their 2024 increases to civil penalties....more

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Environmental and Transportation Regulation Violators Should Expect to Pay More in Civil Penalties in 2024

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Both the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency finished 2023 by issuing new rules that increase the maximum civil penalties for violating certain regulations. For the EPA, those regulations include...more

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Stormwater Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Warrenton, North Carolina, Architectural Concrete Production...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Cast Stone Systems, Inc. (“CSSI”) entered into a July 31st Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Industrial...more

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