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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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What’s Up With WOTUS?

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The intricacies of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition continue to evolve, especially with recent changes initiated under the Trump administration and landmark clarifications from the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA...more

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Dredging Ahead: Army Corps Proposes to Reissue Nationwide Permits

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The federal government is continuing to implement President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy mandate to promote domestic energy and infrastructure projects. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...more

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2026 NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges: Steel Manufacturers Association Comments on Proposed Federal...

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The Steel Manufacturers Association (“SMA”) submitted May 19th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressing: Proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges...more

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Washington Department of Ecology Proposes New Permitting Program for Projects that Alter or ‎Impact Waters of the State

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On June 10, 2025, the Washington Department of Ecology (“Ecology”) published a CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry to develop a new permitting program for projects that could “alter” or “impact” waters of the state. The...more

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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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Stormwater/2026 NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Discharges: Airports Council International Comments on Proposed...

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The Airports Council International – North America (“ACI”) submitted May 19th comments to the United State Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regarding the proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (“MSGP”) for stormwater...more

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EPA Announces Upcoming Plans to Address PFAS

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On 28 April 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s upcoming plans to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). This marks the new administration’s most...more

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Alabama Water Quality Criteria/Toxicity Values: Six Environmental Organizations Submit Petition to Alabama Environmental...

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Six environmental organizations submitted an April 15th Petition to the Alabama Environmental Management Commission to amend Ala. (ADEM) Admin. Code Chap. 335-6-10, Appendix A....more

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Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS Plan

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has unveiled its anticipated strategy for addressing the pervasive issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as...more

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Republican AGs Urge EPA to Recognize Greater State Control over Waterways

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A group of 18 Republican AGs and the Arizona legislature submitted a comment letter in response to the EPA’s request for feedback on the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which determines which water bodies...more

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EPA Announces List of Upcoming Agency Actions to Address PFAS

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced April 28 a list of upcoming agency actions to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).  This week’s announcement provides a broad outline of EPA’s plans that centers...more

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Contaminants Compass: April 2025 Special 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)....more

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Washington’s Draft 2026 Construction Stormwater General Permit Out for Public Comment

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Key Takeaways - What is Happening? The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) published for public comment its proposed 2026 Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSWGP), which authorizes stormwater discharges...more

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Environmental Update: Regulatory Notes – April 2025

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April has proven a busy month for environmental issues when it comes to the regulatory arena. Below are just a few of the notable developments:...more

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Listening Sessions Scheduled to Discuss Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

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As referenced in last month’s publication, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (Army) will be hosting numerous separate listening sessions with key stakeholders starting next...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.18.25

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The Trump administration is moving to effectively eliminate a crucial protection in the half-century-old federal Endangered Species Act by redefining a single word: harm. A proposed rule, issued this Wednesday from the U.S....more

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Applying Mussels Absent Ammonia Criteria: Missouri Department of Natural Resources Public Notices Draft Procedure

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (“MDNR”) is holding on April 10th a Water Quality Standards (“WQS”) Workgroup meeting to consider (among other things): Draft Procedure for applying mussels absent ammonia...more

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EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulatory Agenda: The Complete Set of EPA’s 31 Actions and Affected Environmental Regulations

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In what it called “the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history,” the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its most expansive deregulatory initiative to date on March 12, 2025. Through a...more

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States Take Action to Regulate and Limit PFAS in Industrial Effluent Despite Federal Inaction

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On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule seeking to set effluent limitation guidelines for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) was...more

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PFAS Monitoring Requirements and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Under the 2026 NPDES Permit

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On December 13, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a request for public comment for the 2026 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for stormwater...more

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Citizen Suit Action/ Clean Water Act: Environmental Defense Alliance Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

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Mr. David A. Ludder Transmitted a February 7th document to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Notice of Intent to Sue Administrator under Clean Water Act §505(a)2,33U.S.C. §1365 (a)2....more

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On WOTUS Notice: EPA Gives Notice of Yet Another Clean Water Act Rule

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The Agency Is Looking to Sackett v. EPA for a More ‘Durable’ Definition - From Obama to Trump to Biden, each of the last three administrations has directed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to...more

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EPA Seeks Public Input on WOTUS Implementation Post-Sackett Ruling

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On March 24, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published plans to seek stakeholder input on implementing a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The EPA’s goal...more

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Update RE: EPA’s Proposed PFAS Rule Comment Period

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In 2024, the EPA proposed a PFAS rule with a January 17, 2025, comment deadline in response to questions from the industry regarding the effective date of supplier notifications for mixtures or trade name products containing...more

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EPA Reopens, Extends Comment Periods for Proposed PFAS Rule and Notices

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On February 21, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment deadline for the January 17, 2025, proposed rule to clarify the timeframe for when companies must first notify a customer that one of...more

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