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Regarding landslide liability, the Court is not interested in the “Chicken or Egg” debate

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With the frequency of wildfires and flooding, landslides are becoming more frequent throughout California.  When public agencies have water pipelines located in hillsides, the situation presents the classic “chicken or egg”...more

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UK Water - A Perfect Storm

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UK regulated water utilities that have financed themselves through “whole business securitisations” are under pressure to show more financial resilience, while requiring substantial investments to address current challenges....more

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The new Water NPS: a milestone for water resources infrastructure projects

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Publication of the Water Resources Infrastructure NPS marks a milestone for water infrastructure projects as it is the first NPS for water resources pursuant to the 2008 Act, coming 15 years after the regime’s creation. First...more

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Metropolitan Water District Announces Required Water Reductions Affecting up to Six Million Californians

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At a board meeting on April 26, 2022, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (“the Met”) announced it would be requiring reductions in water usage from retail water suppliers that are dependent on water from...more

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How long would you queue for water?

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This blog considers the long term planning for water resources in England, and how water companies can ensure that they de-risk the long lead in process to delivering the necessary assets. Clearly, water management covers a...more

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Suit Challenging Water District’s Ad Valorem Property Tax Was Time-Barred Under the Validation Statutes

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A challenge to a water district’s increase in its ad valorem property tax was untimely under the 60-day statute of limitations in the validation statutes. Coachella Valley Water District v. Superior Court (Roberts), No....more

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Can a Responsible Agency Impose Mitigation Measures Not Considered in the Lead Agency’s EIR?

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In Santa Clara Valley Water District v. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, No. A157127, 2020 WL 7706795 (Cal. Ct. App. Dec. 29, 2020), the court ruled that CEQA does not constrain an agency’s authority to...more

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First Appellate District Approves Responsible Agency’s Imposition of Mitigation Not Considered in the EIR

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In an opinion filed on December 29, 2020, the First Appellate District in Santa Clara Valley Water District v. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board upheld a Responsible Agency’s imposition of additional...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - January 2021

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Trump administration reverses migratory bird protections - Bullet The New York Times – December 21 - The U.S. Department of the Interior this Tuesday finalized a reversal of protections for wild birds under the 1918...more

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Election Void for Being Held on Improper Day, Court Holds

California Appellate Court Invalidates Water District Board Election - A recent decision by a California appellate court highlights the importance of holding elections in accordance with the time and date requirements of...more

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New York State Lengthens Statute of Limitations for Water Provider Contamination Lawsuits

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.3337C/A.5477C) on November 4 amending the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules to add new Section 214-h, which effectively lengthens the statute of limitations for claims...more

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Irrigation District May Refuse Water Delivery to Rule Violators

Calif. Appellate Court Decision May Also Apply to Other Types of Water Providers - An irrigation district may adopt and enforce reasonable rules related to water service, and may terminate water delivery for failure to...more

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Regional Water Distribution Districts/92nd Arkansas General Assembly: Legislation Introduced Addressing Appointment of Board of...

Senate Bill 253 was introduced which addresses the appointment of the Board of Directors of a Regional Water Distribution District. The Legislation was introduced by Senator Jonathan Dismang of Beebe, Arkansas....more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - October 2018 #4

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Focus - President Trump orders expedited review of Delta water regulations - SACRAMENTO BEE - Oct 21 President Donald Trump last Friday signed a memorandum directing federal officials to review a broad swath of water...more

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NC Politics in the News - October 2018

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Education - WRAL NEWS: For NC schools, Florence could be 3x worse than Matthew - State education officials are still tallying up the damage to schools, but this week, the latest estimate had risen to $40 million in...more

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[WEBINAR] Building a Solar Energy Project in 2018

This webinar discusses the basics of planning, financing and carrying out a solar energy project. Topics include the RFP process, using section 4217 for sole source projects, financing projects through public funding or...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - April 2018 #2

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Focus - Metropolitan Water District agrees to major contribution toward Delta tunnels project funding - THE SACRAMENTO BEE - Apr 11 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) voted Tuesday to cover...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - April 2018

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Focus - EPA to roll back car emissions standards, handing automakers a big win - THE WASHINGTON POST - Apr 2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday that he would revoke...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - March 2018 #5

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Focus - MWD might foot the bill for Delta tunnels project — with no promise of reimbursement - LOS ANGELES TIMES - Mar 28 Southern California's biggest water agency, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - March 2018 #4

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Focus - San Diego regional water board issues tentative order requiring federal agency to investigate cross-border contamination - The San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 20 - The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - March 2018 #2

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Focus - U.S. loses bid to halt children's climate change lawsuit - Reuters - Mar 7 A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the U.S. government’s bid to halt a lawsuit filed by a group of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2018

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Focus - EPA suspends Obama-era definition of “Waters of the United States” - The New York Times - Feb 2 The Trump administration on Wednesday formally suspended for two years a major Obama-era clean water regulation,...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - October 2017 #2

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approves Delta tunnels project - Sacramento Bee - Oct 10 - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) on Tuesday committed...more

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[Webinar] Cybersecurity Threats Facing Water Utilities and the Steps You Should Take to Mitigate Risk - October 12th, 10:00am PT

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Join Nossaman attorneys for a webinar to discuss evolving cybersecurity threats facing water utilities. Cybersecurity is one of the top threats faced by all businesses in the United States, but water utilities sit in a...more

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Pending Alabama Tax Legislation (2017 Regular Session) State and Local Tax Alert: Alabama Edition

The House and Senate have each met a total of six legislative days thus far. There are therefore 24 legislative days remaining in the 2017 Regular Session. The House will reconvene on Tuesday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m. The...more

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