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Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Public Comments Invited for New Washington Dept. of Ecology Water Treatment Plant Permit

On March 20, 2024, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a draft Water Treatment Plant General Permit for public comment. Water treatment plants that engage in filter backwash activities and pollutant discharge must...more

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California Water Challenges Remain Despite Significant Precipitation in 2023

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State and federal officials move forward plans and policies for water conservation, conveyance, and climate resilience. The winter of 2022-23 brought historic levels of precipitation to California after years of deep...more

Troutman Pepper

Another EPA Proposal to Overhaul the Water Quality Standards Program

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EPA has proposed to establish “baseline” water quality standards that would apply to all Indian reservation waters where the tribe has not received “treatment as a state” (TAS) authority, the state does not have authority,...more

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Draft EIR Released for Delta Conveyance Project

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A key priority of the Newsom Administration – the Delta Conveyance Project – has officially entered its next chapter. On July 22, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its draft environmental impact report (Draft...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Focus on Food Safety: How Proposed Amendments to the Agricultural Water Rule Will Impact Farmers

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When you go to the grocery store or farmer’s market and buy produce (I prefer the latter), do you consider how safe the produce is?  If you are anything like me, perhaps you have wondered about the regulatory requirements...more

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FDA Announces Proposed Changes to Agricultural Water Requirements Under the Food Safety Modernization Act

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On December 2, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule aimed at enhancing the safety of agricultural water used on covered produce (other than sprouts). The proposed rule is the agency’s...more

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Draft California’s Groundwater – Update 2020 Released by the Department of Water Resources

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Earlier this month, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the draft California’s Groundwater – Update 2020. According to DWR’s website...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Reuse Action Plan: ASDWA/ACWA Comments

The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (“ASDWA”) submitted December 16th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on the federal agency’s draft National Water Reuse Action Plan...more

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Section 401/Clean Water Act: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Comments on U.S. Environmental Protection...

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (“NEIWPCC”) submitted comments on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed rule titled: Updating Regulations on Water Quality...more

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West Virginia DEP Opens Comment Period for NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit

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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to modify the General WV/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Water Pollution Control Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

SGMA: DWR Announces Draft Basin Prioritization - Comments Accepted Until May 30

The Department of Water Resources released its draft groundwater basin prioritization for 57 groundwater basins this week. Comments can be submitted on the proposed prioritization for those basins until May 30....more

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Water Snippets

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Nkwinti extends TCTA board’s term to 30 April - Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti has extended the term of the current Tans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) board to 30 April....more

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Feeling Inundated? EPA Swamps the WOTUS Rule, Proposes New Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”

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Fulfilling one of President Trump’s campaign promises, on December 11, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the Corps) signed a proposed rule to limit the scope of the...more

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Agencies Release Proposed Rule to Limit Clean Water Act Jurisdiction

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The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a proposed rule to redefine the term “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act on December 11, 2018. The proposed rule, which awaits...more

Downey Brand LLP

State Water Resources Control Board Issues Draft Toxicity Policy – What You Need to Know

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Regulation of “toxicity” in the State of California has generally been following 3 State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) precedential decisions that require dischargers under an NPDES permit, which have a...more

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Comments Due Soon on Latest Proposed Changes to DC Water System Availability Fees - Public Comments Also Sought on Proposed Sewer...

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• Proposed changes to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's System Availability Fee (SAF) regulations would provide developers credits for providing new affordable housing units. • Proposed sewer service...more

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Up to the Minute Synopsis of Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Developments

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Keeping track of the ongoing administrative and judicial developments on the issue of Clean Water Act jurisdiction has become almost as complex as trying to make a jurisdictional determination itself. Here is a handy synopsis...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Limited Time Remaining To Help Shape Maryland's Nutrient Trading Program

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There are only a few weeks left for the public to comment on the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) recently issued draft regulations establishing Maryland’s Water Quality Nutrient and Sediment Trading and Offset...more

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California Groundwater Pumpers May Be Subject to Proposed "State Intervention Fees" Under SGMA

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On March 8, 2017, the State Water Quality Control Board (“SWRCB”) released a draft emergency regulation that would impose new fees on some groundwater extractors. Written comments are due by Friday, April 7, 2017. The...more

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State Water Board Releases Draft Emergency Regulation Setting Fees For SGMA Intervention

In a new regulatory step under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the State Water Resources Control Board released a draft emergency regulation that sets fees for state intervention activities. Comments are due by...more

Burr & Forman

TDEC Solicits Comments on Antidegradation Guidance Document

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) is soliciting comments on its new Antidegradation Guidance Document. The document, dated July 19, 2016, was made public January 5, 2016. TDEC is requesting...more

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SRBC Proposes Regulations to Authorize General Permits

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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC or Commission) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on September 21, 2015 in which, among other things, the agency seeks to authorize general permits for projects that meet...more

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Proposed Rule from US Department of the Interior Increases Pressure on Coal Mining Industry

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On July 27, 2015, the US Department of the Interior, through its Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), proposed to revise regulations adopted under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of...more

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