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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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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Associated General Contractors of America Comments Addressing Potential Revisions

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The Association of General Contractors of America (“AGC”) submitted April 23rd comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“collectively, “EPA”) regarding potential...more

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EPA Signals Potential PFAS Policy Pivot Under New Administrator

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In March, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed top state environmental officials, highlighting the Agency’s priorities for the year ahead. Without committing the EPA to an official stance, Zeldin reaffirmed his commitment...more

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SPCC/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Complaint Filed Against Seaside, Oregon Petroleum Product...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has filed on December 18, 2024, an Administrative Complaint against Jackson & Son Distributors, Inc. dba Jackson and Son Oil (“JS”) alleging a violation of the Clean...more

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Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

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Contaminants Compass: January 2025 Edition

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“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses the...more

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The Future of U.S. Environmental Regulation: What to Expect in 2025

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While still a newly minted lawyer early in 1977, I had the good fortune to land a job with the then brand-new Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. This coincided with the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter as...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, July 2024

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA’s Proposed NMP Risk Management Rule Includes Requirements To Protect Workers And Consumers: On June 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule under Section 6(a) of...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, May 2024

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA Issues Asbestos Part 2 Draft Risk Evaluation, Preliminarily Determines That Asbestos Poses Unreasonable Risk To Human Health: On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, March 2024

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA Extends Submission Deadline For Polymer Exemption Reports And Accompanying Claims: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on February 16, 2024, amending the Toxic...more

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Federal Regulatory Recap: A Summary of Recent Rulemaking Actions Taken or Proposed Affecting the Energy Industry

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It is clear that these have been busy months for federal environmental regulators, especially those working at EPA, the federal departments and the Council on Environmental Quality. Even the Department of Agriculture has...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, October 2023

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA Releases Final Guidance For New Pesticide Applications And Registration Review Activities That Require Endangered Species Act Reviews: On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...more

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Microplastics: Nurdle Law and Regulation Update

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Seventy-nine percent of plastic waste ends up in landfills or the environment, much of which eventually ends up in our oceans. A March 8, 2023 study, estimated the average amount of small plastics in the ocean surface layer...more

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A Court-Side Seat: SCOTUS Rulings, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the October 2023 Calendar

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The Supreme Court issued 58 opinions in the October 2022 Term. Rulings in several cases will affect the practice of regulatory and administrative law either directly or indirectly, as is recounted below. Before the Court...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, June 2023

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - ARTICLE -- Lynn L. Bergeson, “Toxics Release Inventory Reporting: What is New This Year?,” Chemical Processing, June 9, 2023: Each year about this time, companies are focused on the deadline to submit Toxics...more

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SPCC/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Colt Energy, Inc. (“CEI”) entered into a May 22nd Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing the federal regulations found at 40 CFR Part 112 setting...more

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New Case Law Update: Mountain Valleys, Chevron Deference and a Long-Awaited Resolution on the Sacketts’ Small Lot

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This is a brief roundup of recent federal court environmental and regulatory law decisions from the federal courts over the past few months, including the much anticipated ruling in Sackett, et ux., v, Environmental...more

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Sackett v. EPA: U.S. Supreme Court Redefines Waters of the United States, Eliminating Federal Jurisdiction Over Certain Wetlands...

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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court released its highly anticipated opinion in Sackett v Environmental Protection Agency, delineating the appropriate standard to determine waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the federal...more

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SCOTUS Wetlands Ruling Significantly Reduces Federal Jurisdiction Under Clean Water Act

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In a landmark decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court adopted a more stringent test for determining whether wetlands are “waters of the United States,” severely curtailing the scope of...more

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US Supreme Court Issues Decision in Sackett v. EPA Clean Water Act Case

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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the Sackett v. EPA case, in which it narrowed the test for determining whether wetlands are subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, thereby...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, May 2023

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - ARTICLE -- Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Proposes to Ban Most Uses of Methylene Chloride,” Chemical Processing, May 10, 2023: On May 3, 2023, EPA proposed under Section 6(a) of TSCA to prohibit most uses of...more

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PFAS in the Food and Beverage Industry: The Next Big Target

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The food and beverage industry faces a growing concern regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals that studies have shown may demonstrate adverse effects to health and the...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, February 2023

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA - Announces Reinvoicing 2023 Annual Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee To Meet Statutory Direction: On January 13, 2023, EPA announced it is notifying pesticide registrants that EPA will send...more

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Plastic Production: 48 Members of Congress Address Letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan

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Forty-eight Democratic Congressmen sent a February 9th letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Administrator Michael S. Regan asking that the agency address what they argue are needed efforts regarding plastic...more

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Ten Environmental and Energy Issues to Watch in 2023

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What will happen in the environmental and energy space in 2023? The last year saw transformative changes in the environmental and energy space in the form of historic spending through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, a...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, September 2022

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TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - ARTICLE -- Lynn L. Bergeson And Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. Author “Optimizing The Toxic Substances Control Act To Achieve Greener Chemicals,” For ABA’s NR&E Magazine: TSCA offers tremendous unrealized...more

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