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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 5.10.24

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday finalized tougher methane reporting standards that could increase the number of oil and gas companies that must pay fees for excess methane emissions....more

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MassDEP Proposes Updates to Stormwater Management Standards

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In addition to amending the Wetlands Protection Regulations to add performance standards for the Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage wetland resource area, MassDEP wants to update the Massachusetts Stormwater Management...more

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Arkansas Water Plan: Governor Sanders' Executive Order Requesting Comprehensive Analysis/Update

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an Executive Order (“EO”) requesting that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division (“NRD”) undertake: A comprehensive analysis/report of the State’s water...more

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County Stormwater Detention Ponds/Adjacent Groundwater Impact: Federal Court Addresses Agricultural Operation's Taking/Nuisance...

A United States District Court (W.D. Wisconsin)(“Court”) addressed in a July 19th Opinion and Order (“Opinion”) an issue arising out of the alleged release of water from a breach in the bottom of three stormwater detention...more

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New Residential Developments Depend on Water Conservation Strategies

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While demand for new housing in the United States is strong, the ability to meet this demand is hampered by lack of water resources. This is especially true in states experiencing population growth such as Florida and Texas....more

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DOEE Issues Proposed Rule for Discharges of Groundwater into the MS4

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The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) to adopt a new Chapter 16 – Discharge of Groundwater to the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 4.21.23 #3

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering expanding the number of per- and polyfluoroalklyl substances (PFAS) compounds classified as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,...more

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Special Water Supply Edition: California Environmental Law & Policy Update - 3.17.23

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With torrential rains drenching California, state water regulators have endorsed a plan to divert floodwaters from the San Joaquin River to replenish groundwater that has been depleted by heavy agricultural pumping during...more

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EPA Proposes to Use Science to Identify Waters of the United States. I’m Shocked, Shocked.

Last week, EPA and the Army Corps proposed a new rule to define what constitutes “waters of the United States.” Déjà vu all over again. Under the proposal, the agencies: are exercising their discretionary authority to...more

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Water Reuse in the West: Western States Water Council Report

The Western States Water Council issued a June 2021 report titled: Water Reuse in the West – Western State Water Reuse Governance and Programs (“Report”) The Report was compiled by Jessica Reimer and Michelle...more

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EPA to Modify the Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Proposed regulatory changes will increase the extent of lands throughout the country that will be designated, and regulated, as wetlands. On June 9, 2021, the Department of the Army and the Environmental Protection Agency...more

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Latest California State Water Board Investigative Order for PFAS Targets Bulk Fuel Storage Terminals and Refineries

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Last week, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) officially released an order (the Order) to investigate and sample for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at over 160 bulk fuel storage...more

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Navigable Waters Protection Rule (formerly the Clean Water Rule)

On April 21, 2020, the EPA and USACE (jointly the "Agencies") had published in the Federal Register the final rule, "Navigable Waters Protection Rule" (NWPR), which has a scheduled effective date of June 22, 2020. Thus, what...more

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NYSDEC Issues Revised General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity

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On January 29, 2020, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) issued a new and revised State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity...more

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Does a Discharge to Groundwater Require a Clean Water Act NPDES Permit?: Brief of Amici Curiae National Association of Clean Water...

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (“NACWA”) and other municipalities filed an Amicus Brief in the pending Supreme Court of the United States case styled County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, et al....more

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Beware Environmental Regulations Lurking in Local Codes – Such as the Wellhead Protection Program

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Most companies know that the environmental impacts of their operations are regulated by the federal government (primarily the US Environmental Protection Agency) and various state governments (in Oregon, primarily the Oregon...more

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Sustainable Development Update - March 2017 #3

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Sustainable Development Focus - When it rains, Los Angeles sends billions of gallons of 'free liquid gold' down the drain - Los Angeles Times - Mar 8 - As the Los Angeles region strives to cut its...more

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New Water Law Will Affect Everyone Who Uses Water in Florida

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On January 14, 2016, the officers of the Legislature presented CS/CS/SB 552 to Governor Scott for signature. More famously known as the "Water Bill," this 134-page page marvel of compromise proves that it is still possible to...more

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EPA Requests Comment On Fiscal Year 2017 – 2019 Enforcement Priorities

EPA on September 15, 2015, announced its National Enforcement Initiatives (NEIs) for its Fiscal Years (FY) 2017 – 2019 and requested comment on them. 80 Fed. Reg. 55352. EPA selects enforcement initiatives every three years...more

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2015 Summary of Key Maine Environmental Legislation

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The Pierce Atwood Environmental and Land Use Practice Group is pleased to provide the 2015 Summary of Key Maine Environmental Legislation enacted or carried over in the First Regular Session of Maine's 127th Legislature...more

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