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Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Environmental Litigation

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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Preparing for a Wave Citizen Suits: Five Key Strategies on the Diligent Prosecution Bar

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As earlier reported, environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) have promised to pursue enforcement where the Biden EPA left off – they have the legal authority to do so under most environmental federal statutes and...more

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Citizen Suit Action/Clean Water Act/RCRA: Federal Court Addresses Jurisdictional Issues

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (“Court”) in a March 6th Opinion addressed an issue arising out of a citizen suit action filed under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1389 (“CWA”)...more

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EPA and the Army Make More Waves on WOTUS

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On March 12, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army took steps to address lingering questions about the meaning and implementation of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)...more

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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Jurisdictional Challenge

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (“Fifth Circuit”) addressed in a December 18, 2023, Consolidated Opinion whether certain Louisiana wetlands were subject to Clean Water Act jurisdiction. See Lewis v....more

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Clean Water Act/Section 404: Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Challenge U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Delegation to...

The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida (“Miccosukee”) filed an August 4th Complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against the United States Environmental Protection Agency...more

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