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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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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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Executive Orders Expected this Week Regarding Clean Air and Water Act Rules

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In addition to a January 20th Presidential Memorandum freezing all, not yet enacted, rules and sending them back to the agencies and Office of Management and Budget for reconsideration, and the utilization of the...more

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D.C. Circuit Validates EPA’s Consultation Process for Reviewing Clean Water Act Permits

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On July 11, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Enhanced Coordination Process,” which was developed with the United...more

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D.C. Appeals Court Says EPA May Revoke Fill Permit After It Has Been Issued

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In addressing an important legal issue of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “veto” authority under Section 404(c) of the...more

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