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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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Fifteen States Sue the Trump Administration Over “Energy Emergency” Executive Order

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On May 9, 2025, fifteen democratic states (“Plaintiff States”) sued the Trump Administration in Washington District Court, claiming that President Trump’s executive order “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” (“Executive...more

King & Spalding

Defining Waters of the United States: EPA and Army Corps Seek Public Input on New WOTUS Rule

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After more than 50 years, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (“the Agencies”) continue to struggle to find a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) in the Clean Water Act, leaving the regulated...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Trump EPA: Interplay of Deregulation and NGO Citizen Suits

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President Donald Trump’s second term has already proven to be an extension of his first-term deregulatory agenda at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Given historical trends, such deregulation will likely prompt...more

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Earth Week 2024—Planet Versus Plastic—The Final Round—The Courts’ Referee Role

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As we wrap up our week-long celebration of Earth Day with insightful articles focusing on various aspects of plastic pollution, this final article focuses on how the courts are being asked to step into ring and referee the...more

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