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Permitting of Combined Sewer Systems/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Public Notices Draft Guidance

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has public noticed draft guidance (“ Draft Guidance”) to: . . . to clarify and inform future National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (“NPDES”) permitting actions...more

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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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Builder Beware: Ontario Court of Appeal Allows Multiple Municipality Infrastructure Charges

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On October 31, 2022, in the case of Stelmach Project Management Ltd. v. City of Kingston, the Ontario Court of Appeal held that the City of Kingston may rely on the Municipal Act to enact by-laws imposing fees based on the...more

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What’s New in the World of Stimulus Relief: A Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act

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Since arriving in the United States the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a devastating toll on nearly every aspect of our economy. Industries such as construction have faced new hardships and challenges with workplace safety,...more

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EPA Issues Long-Awaited Update to CWA Financial Capability Assessment

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The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated fiscal concerns of water and sewer service providers, with many states imposing a moratorium on the collection of delinquent bills and the termination of service. The affordability of water...more

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P3s to Combat Climate Change

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We recently wrote an op-ed about the role that P3s can play in mitigating the effects of climate change.  In that piece, we explained that an availability-risk model could be used to offload many of the risks associated with...more

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U.S. P3 Market Year in Review

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2019 was a banner year for public-private partnerships ("P3s") in the United States. More states than ever have enacted P3-enabling legislation. While many of these are transportation-related, it is clear that funding...more

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SEQRA Challenge Rejected by Appellate Court Because of Lack of Standing and Untimeliness of the Challenge

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Several prior blog posts discussed standing requirements under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the timeliness of challenging a SEQRA determination. A decision from the Appellate Division, Third...more

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Town’s Decision To Acquire An Easement To Install A Sewer Line Along The Ludovico Sculpture Trail Is Annulled

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The Ludovico Sculpture Trail (Trail) is located near the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, NY. it’s website can be found at cnyhiking.com/LudovicoTrail.htm.  The Trail recently became a centerpiece of a...more

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National P3 Update: Water and Sewer Infrastructure

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We recently provided an update on the status of higher-education and social-infrastructure projects being delivered under the P3 model. This update focuses on water and sewer projects—although water and sewer infrastructure...more

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Water Snippets

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EIB extends €82m loan to Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project - The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an €82 million, or 1.3 billion Lesotho Maloti, loan for the Lesotho Lowlands Water Development Project...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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Los cambios propuestos en las regulaciones de adquisiciones pueden facilitar las P3

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El condado de Miami-Dade, la jurisdicción más grande del sur de la Florida, está evaluando actualmente asociaciones público-privadas (P3) para varios proyectos de infraestructura importantes. Estos incluyen mejoras...more

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La propuesta de presupuesto del condado de Miami-Dade confirma el compromiso con las P3

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La semana pasada, el alcalde del condado de Miami-Dade, Carlos Giménez, presentó la propuesta de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2015-16 y el plan de inversión de capital multianual. Un repaso de las partidas del presupuesto...more

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Miami-Dade County Proposed Budget Confirms Dedication To P3s

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Last week Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez introduced the County’s FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan. A review of the budget’s line items confirms the County’s dedication to the use of...more

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Beveridge & Diamond Secures Major Clean Water Act Ruling in U.S. Court of Appeals for Seventh Circuit

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On July 9, 2015, Beveridge & Diamond secured a unanimous published opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejecting a citizen suit challenge under the Clean Water Act. Beveridge & Diamond represented...more

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