Clean Water Act Status of U.S. Waters, 2022
Environmental Law Reporter
MAY 2, 2022
Clean Water Act Status of U.S. Waters, 2022. Mon, 05/02/2022 - 08:45. Rachel Jean-Baptiste.
Will EPA Ignore a Flagrant Violation of the Clean Water Act?
Acoel
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Posted on October 24, 2022 by Allan Gates. On October 15 th a large mob engaged in a public and ritualistic violation of the Clean Water Act in Knoxville, Tennessee. There can be no doubt the mob’s actions violated the Clean Water Act. Rocky Top, you’ll always be. Home sweet home to me.
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What’s Up With Water — March 29, 2022
Circle of Blue
MARCH 29, 2022
The report marks the 50 th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a bedrock piece of environmental legislation. According to the report, the Clean Water Act has, thus far, failed to meet its goal of U.S. waters that are fishable and swimmable. More water news and analysis await you at circleofblue.org.
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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Clean Water Act Citizen Suit On Inadequate Notice
MGKF Law
AUGUST 30, 2022
In order to bring a citizen suit in federal district court under the Clean Water Act, 33 USC § 1365(a)(1), the plaintiff must first give “notice of the alleged violation” to the alleged violator, the EPA, and the State at least 60 days prior to commencing suit. In Shark River Cleanup Coalition v. §135.3(a).
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Files Citizen Suit Against York County Landfill For Federal Clean Water Act Violations, Including PFAS Contamination
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 11, 2023
The citizen suit cites Modern Landfill’s repeated violations of its water quality-based permit limits under the federal Clean Water Act, and unpermitted discharges of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, in June 2022, PFOS and PFOA in Kreutz Creek were measured at 374.3
EPA Fines Knouse Foods In Adams County $230,000 For 120 Violations Of Federal Clean Water Act
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 14, 2022
will pay a $230,000 penalty to settle alleged federal Clean Water Act violations at its fruit processing facility in Peach Glen, Adams County. It’s crucial for us to hold polluters like this accountable to protect our water,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. On December 14, the U.S.
York County Watershed Organizations Remove 50,000 Pounds Of Trash From Waterways In 50K Trash Challenge In 2022
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2022
50K 2022 Trash Challenge The shock of the amount, paired with the determination of these partners, sparked an idea. Let’s continue to join forces and set a goal to remove 50,000 pounds of trash by the end of 2022, honoring the 50th Anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act. A total of 3.6
The Stream, March 23, 2022: Can African Nations Meet WASH Goals?
Circle of Blue
MARCH 23, 2022
HotSpots H2O: In Besieged Ukraine, Water Again a Locus of Conflict – Water has long been a source of geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on a database that documents the rising number of violent clashes involving water. Yemen forces attacked a Saudi water desalination facility.
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Taking Bets: The Supreme Court Is Just About to Split NPDES and Section 404 Permitting Under the Clean Water Act
Acoel
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Posted on September 30, 2022 by Robin Kundis Craig. The Supreme Court is stepping once more into Clean Water Act “waters of the United States,” more popularly known as WOTUS. If you’re a Clean Water Act wonk, there may be a little voice in the back of your head yelling, “Theeeey’re baaack!”
Registration Now Open For 2022 Watershed Congress In Montgomery County Oct. 22
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Registration is now open for the 2022 Watershed Congress to be held in-person and online at the Montgomery County Community College campus in Pottstown on October 22. To register and for more information, visit the 2022 Watershed Congress website. Posted: October 5, 2022] PA Environment Digest
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The Stream, January 6, 2022: Rain Forecasts Could Boost Brazil’s Electricity Sector
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 6, 2022
The environmental and community groups argue that in granting the permit, West Virginia’s environmental agency violated the Clean Water Act. The post The Stream, January 6, 2022: Rain Forecasts Could Boost Brazil’s Electricity Sector appeared first on Circle of Blue.
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The Stream, January 26, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court Will Consider Limiting Wetlands Legislation
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 26, 2022
In Case You Missed It: HotSpots H2O: As Dust Settles in Tonga After Volcanic Eruption, Drinking Water Now the ‘Biggest Life-Saving Issue’ – Ocean water and volcanic ash have contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people in the Pacific Island nation. In context: EPA Clean Water Rule Meets Political Pushback.
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Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022
National Law Center
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The post Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. Over the past year, the environmental law arena has seen various issues and developments that have had impacts on agriculture.
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Environmental Law Topics to Watch in 2022
National Law Center
JANUARY 6, 2022
Environmental law issues were at the forefront in 2021, and 2022 is shaping up to be no different. With on-going lawsuits, The post Environmental Law Topics to Watch in 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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Guest Essay: Before The Federal Clean Water Act, There Was The Rivers And Harbors Act Of 1899 To Help Clean-Up Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 10, 2022
For a further account of his Refuse Act prosecution, see his autobiography, “ Where The Evidence Leads.” Posted: October 10, 2022] PA Environment Digest Dick Thornburgh was US Attorney in Pittsburgh, and later a two-term Governor of Pennsylvania and Attorney General of the United States. He died in 2020.
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 22, 2022
National Law Center
JULY 22, 2022
The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 22, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .
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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 26, 2022
National Law Center
AUGUST 26, 2022
The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 26, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .
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Environmental Law Highlight: Developments From the First Half of 2022
National Law Center
JULY 21, 2022
The first half of 2022 has seen a lot of development in the area of environmental law. The post Environmental Law Highlight: Developments From the First Half of 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. From lawsuits to regulatory.
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PennEnvironment, Three Rivers Waterkeeper Sue Styropek USA To Stop Plastic Pollution In Raccoon Creek, Ohio River In Beaver County
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 6, 2023
for alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act involving illegal discharges of plastics from their plastic manufacturing facility in Monaca, Beaver County. Our right as private citizens and citizen groups to directly enforce the federal Clean Water Act against violators is a critical tool we can use to achieve that goal.”
The WOTUS Rule Deserves Better Judging
Environmental Law Prof Blog
APRIL 14, 2023
Earlier this week, a federal district court in North Dakota enjoined implementation of a major Clean Water Act rule. The rule, which EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers jointly enacted late in 2022, would determine which aquatic features.
EPA Grants Petition By Environmental Coalition To Set New Water Quality Standards For Delaware River Estuary
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Environmental Protection Agency has granted a petition to begin the process of promulgating new water quality standards under Section 303(c)(4)(B) of the federal Clean Water Act for the Delaware River estuary. Accordingly, EPA is determining, pursuant to [Clean Water Act (CWA)] Section 303(c)(4)(B) and 40 CFR 131.22(b),
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 19, 2022
National Law Center
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 19, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center. A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. .
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Storm Sewers and Impervious Cover in Maryland: A Further Update
E2 Law Blog
JUNE 7, 2022
The Maryland Department of the Environment has for many years sought to meet its obligations under the Clean Water Act and the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load in part by imposing obligations on municipal separate storm sewers (MS4s) beyond the statutory minimum imposition of control to the “maximum extent practicable” or “MEP.”
Chesapeake Bay Foundation-PA Penn’s Waters Newsletter Provides Update On Activities
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 5, 2022
Also visit the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership to learn how you can help clean water grow on trees. CBF has over 275,000 members in Bay Watershed.
New WOTUS rule restores protections for many waters, but uncertainty persists due to continuing litigation
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
On December 30, 2022, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (collectively Agencies) announced the issuance of a final rule defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), a key term in the Clean Water Act … Continue reading New WOTUS rule restores protections for many waters, but uncertainty persists due to continuing litigation
Why Congress Should Pass the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 2, 2023
I had a small glimpse into this work in early 2022 when his office reached out to me after reading a report I co-authored on the risk of chemical spills from storage tanks in Virginia. Among its provisions, the legislation will: Require consideration of cumulative impacts in permitting decisions under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
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First Circuit Overrules Precedent By Holding That Administrative Enforcement Does Not Bar CWA Citizens Suit
MGKF Law
MAY 8, 2022
Can plaintiffs in a citizen suit piggyback on existing governmental enforcement action and enforce the same alleged violation under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”)? Yes, as long as the citizen suit does not seek civil penalties, according to the First Circuit in The Blackstone Headwaters Coalition, Inc. 19-2095, __ F.
Federal Water Tap, May 31: EPA Proposes Protection for Salmon-Rich Bristol Bay
Circle of Blue
MAY 31, 2022
The EPA intends to deny a Clean Water Act permit for a mine development in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed. Officials sign a Navajo-Utah water rights settlement. The EPA announces an interagency working group for water reuse. Navajo Water Rights Agreement Signed. The Rundown. By the Numbers.
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Federal Court Declines To Prohibit PA Environmental Hearing Board From Hearing Appeals Of DEP Permits Issued For Regional Energy Access Expansion Natural Gas Pipeline Project
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2023
The state permits provide the basis for the Clean Water Act 401 certification given to the project. The project is also required to secure a Section 401 Certification pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act from each of the states through which the project will pass.
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The Allegheny Front: Three Rivers Waterkeeper Citizen Monitoring Finds Plastics Maker Styrenics LLC Discharging Plastic Nurdles Into Ohio River, Threatens Lawsuit To Stop Them
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Reid Frazier The following article was first published by The Allegheny Front on October 3, 2023 -- Captain Evan Clark of Three Rivers Waterkeeper started trawling the shores of the Ohio River in Beaver County in September 2022 to monitor Shell’s newly opened ethane cracker for water pollution.
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Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services
Circle of Blue
MAY 9, 2022
By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio – May 9, 2022. Much of the water and sewer infrastructure in Michigan began with a huge move by the federal government to fund the building of water and sewer systems starting in the late 19 th century. Lester Graham / Michigan Radio. Michigan has had its share of disasters. Brett Walton.
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 6, 2023
which qualify for special protections under the federal Clean Water Act. DEP received the NPDES permit application on August 31, 2022, and that application was deemed administratively complete on December 16, 2022. which qualify for special protections under the federal Clean Water Act.
Court Grants Contractor’s Partial Summary Judgement Motion in King Gold Mine Case
MGKF Law
DECEMBER 7, 2022
In an opinion and order released on November 21, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico overseeing litigation arising from the Gold King Mine spill granted a defendant-contractor’s partial summary judgement motion seeking dismissal of claims that it was liable under CERCLA as a transporter, operator, or arranger.
DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Advance Restoration Plan For Trout Run Watershed, Erie County
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 17, 2022
Funding is proposed to be sought under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act among other sources. If the restoration plan fails to result in delisting of the siltation impairments, a TMDL per Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act would be needed in the future. Posted: June 17, 2022] PA Environment Digest
Sackett Preview: Sound and Fury Signaling What Exactly?
Acoel
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Posted on September 30, 2022 by Pat Parenteau. The Supreme Court kicks off its 2022 term on October 3 with the highly anticipated argument in Sackett v EPA. This time the Clean Water Act is on the chopping block. States are not likely to fill the gap.
DEP Begins Accepting Applications For $103.4 Million In Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants Starting Oct. 24
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Limiting Methane Emissions From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities; And A First-Ever State MCL For PFOS/PFOA [PaEN] -- Guest Essay: Before The Federal Clean Water Act, There Was The Rivers And Harbors Act Of 1899 To Help Clean-Up Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers - By James M.
Tackling the Zombies
Acoel
APRIL 13, 2023
Posted on April 13, 2023 by Ridge Hall What can a frustrated state legislator do when the agency implementing the Clean Water Act fails to renew expired permits or sanction major violators? Legislation recently adopted by Maryland provides some innovative answers. Here’s the problem.
Fifth Circuit Confirms Right to Jury Trial Under the Oil Pollution Act
MGKF Law
JULY 5, 2022
May 26, 2022), the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial for defendants facing subrogation and recoupment claims under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (the “OPA”). This post was authored by summer associate Reilly Wright In United States v. ERR, LLC , No. 21-30028 (5 th Cir.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meets Dec. 15 On Water Withdrawal Requests, Fee Schedule, Other Issues
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold its next business meeting on December 15 to consider water withdrawal requests. The specific list of water projects to be considered is not yet available. Related Article: Lower Susquehanna Source Water Protection Partnership Meets Dec.
Congress Takes Action to Elevate Puget Sound Recovery
Washington Nature
DECEMBER 20, 2022
For more information about the wide variety of work that the PUGET SOS Act will support now and into the future: Puget Sound Federal Task Force Action Plan (2022-2026) Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda (2022-2026) Featured image: Photo: Orca breaching near the San Juan Islands. Credit: Walt Kochan/TNC
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EPA: West Penn Power To Pay $610,000 Penalty In Federal-State Settlement Over Coal Ash Landfills Discharge Violations In Allegheny, Washington Counties
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 12, 2022
On January 12, West Penn Power of Greensburg will pay a $610,000 penalty under a settlement to resolve water discharge violations at two coal ash impoundment landfills in southwestern Pennsylvania, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Protection announced.
When Is An Enforcement Action Not An Enforcement Action?
Acoel
AUGUST 11, 2022
Posted on August 11, 2022 by Tommy Lavender. Dakota Finance LLC decision from the Fourth Circuit, the Court concluded in a split decision that a South Carolina enforcement action was insufficient to preclude a citizens suit commenced pursuant to Clean Water Act § 505(a)(1), notwithstanding the provisions of Clean Water Act § 309(g)(6)(A)(ii).
From Trees To Teaching, Master Watershed Steward Cindy Pizziketti Makes A Difference In York County; Sign Up Now For Master Steward Spring Training
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 17, 2024
This led to the idea of removing 50,000 pounds of trash for the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act in 2022. “We knew that this amount of trash would quickly fill the 30-yard dumpster we had,” she continued.
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Promoting Public Awareness of Sewage Pollution in Massachusetts: An Opportunity Squandered
Acoel
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Posted on February 1, 2022 by Robert D. Growing up in Massachusetts, we always “understood” that water we swam and recreated in was, well, “dirty.” At Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, the song “Dirty Water” (the Standell‘s 1966) was blasted out over the speaker systems immediately after the last out of every home team victory.
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