On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a five-Justice Majority decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. Justice Alito, writing for the majority, stated that the Clean Water Act only...more
Withdrawal expands “functional equivalent” test for discharges that the Supreme Court established in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded January 2020 guidance on...more
Announcement Follows Federal District Court Decision Vacating Trump Administration Waters of the United States Rule -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on September 3 that...more
Legal Filing Asks Court to Remand 2020 Rule Narrowing Scope of Clean Water Act -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers announced their intent to revise the reach of the federal Clean Water...more
EPA Issues Final Rule to Narrow Scope and Timelines for State Water Quality Certifications -
The Environmental Protection Agency released it final “Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule” this week, which limits...more
County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund -
Last week, the Supreme Court announced a 6-3 decision in the case of County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund. The decision involves whether a federal permit is required under the...more
4/27/2020
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EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22 -
On Tuesday, the Federal Register will officially published the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers final...more
4/23/2020
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