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Biden Administration Ramps Up to Get the Lead Out

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For decades, EPA has focused on reducing and ultimately eliminating lead from the nation’s drinking water.  The federal government’s initiatives can be traced back to the Safe Drinking Water Act originally passed in 1974 and...more

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Nevada District Court Strikes Down State Engineer’s Creation of ‘Superbasin’

On April 19, 2022, Clark County District Court Judge Bita Yeager issued a decision vacating the Nevada State Engineer’s (State Engineer) June 15, 2020, Order 1309. Under Order 1309, the State Engineer merged seven...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2021

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Federal judge strikes down Trump rule governing water pollution - The New York Times – August 23 - In the latest episode of a long-running battle concerning the reach of federal jurisdiction over surface waters, Judge...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2015

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Environmental and Policy Focus - North Dakota federal court limits injunction as to “Waters of the U.S.” rule to 13 states: The Hill - Sep 4 - A federal judge today declined to extend his order enjoining application of...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - August 2015 #4

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Federal judge in South Dakota issues eleventh-hour order blocking implementation of EPA/COE’s new definition of 'waters of the United States': The Hill - Aug 27: A federal judge in North...more

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