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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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New U.S. Department of the Interior Review Procedures for Activities Related to Wind and Solar Energy

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On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) circulated an internal memorandum, requiring 68 different DOI actions related to wind and solar project development to be submitted to the DOI Office of the...more

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What’s WOTUS Got to Do with It? Impact of Recent Clean Water Act Regulatory Changes on Renewable Energy Development

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Closing out our Earth Week series this year, we provide an update on recent Clean Water Act regulatory developments and discuss their impact on renewable energy development....more

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Trump Executive Actions Impacting Renewable Energy

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On President Trump’s first and second days in office, the new administration released a flurry of executive actions, in the form of both memorandums and executive orders, focused on the energy industry:...more

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The Judge's decision vacating EPA's approval of Florida's "dredge and fill" permit authority has serious implications for our...

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Last week a DC Federal Judge vacated EPA's approval of the State of Florida's application to assume the Army Corps of Engineers' authority to issue “dredge and fill” permits under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act....more

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Army Corps Changes Course: CWA Jurisdictional Determinations May Require a New Look

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In a move that could have wide-ranging implications for developers of real estate, including renewable energy projects, throughout the United States, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the “Corps”) recently announced that it...more

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404 Nationwide Permits/Clean Water Act: U.S. Corps of Engineers Finalizes Revisions/Renewal of Certain NWPs

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) issued on August 3rd a final rule revising and renewing certain Nationwide Permits (“NWPs”) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Corps issues two types of Clean...more

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Energy 2021: USA

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Overview of the current energy mix, and the place in the market of different energy sources - Due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. total energy consumption in 2020 is on pace to decline for a second straight...more

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Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Revising Broad Range of Clean Water Act Nationwide Permits

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On September 15, 2020, the Army Corps of Engineers published proposed revisions to a wide range of Nationwide Permits (NWP) issued under the Clean Water Act. The revisions respond to Executive Order 13783, directing heads of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - August 2020 #2

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Federal court blocks Interior Department’s relaxation of migratory bird safeguards - U.S. News & World Report – August 12 - The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York this Tuesday struck down a U.S....more

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Court Decision Vacating Nationwide Permit 12 Creates Concern for All Nationwide Permits

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On April 15, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Montana issued a decision in the case of Northern Plains Resource Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which vacated the Corps of Engineers’...more

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Feeling Underwater? A Brief Look at Recent Clean Water Act Developments

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It is becoming increasingly difficult for the regulated community to stay abreast of state and federal environmental regulatory developments, particularly as they are decided in court. The following alert summarizes some...more

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Potential Actions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on Domestic Energy Production: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Availability...

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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) issued a November 28th Federal Register notice announcing the issuance of a report that examines: . . . actions it could take to modify existing regulations that...more

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