Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 2, 2023
That was his way as a political leader: working tirelessly and proactively to make connections and fight to ensure everyone had the right to a safe and healthy environment. Among its provisions, the legislation will: Require consideration of cumulative impacts in permitting decisions under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Smith Enviorment
DECEMBER 14, 2023
This post covers the most significant legislation affecting state water quality protections: AQUACULTURE PERMITTING Replace the existing NPDES General Permit for aquaculture operations. The Clean Water Act requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for any release of waste to surface waters.
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Global Green
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
That filter costs money and natural resource to replace or clean, so the more pollution there is, the higher the operating costs to keep you sucking clean air on that treadmill, which eventually finds its way to membership fees. Well, smarty-pants, that air sucked into those LA fitness vents is filtered.
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 3, 2017
The opinion finds that the district court correctly concluded that SLFPA-E’s state law tort claims raised federal issues insofar as each claim drew upon federal laws (the Rivers and Harbors Act and the Clean Water Act) to ostensibly create the requisite standard of care forming the basis of the SLFPA-E’s negligence claim.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
In March of 2014, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers issued an “interpretive rule” regarding section 404 of the Clean Water Act, circumventing a notice and comment period. Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), “interpretive rules” are merely advisory and do not carry the force of law. Summary. : Conclusion.
Circle of Blue
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
And political power with it. The cost of treating algae blooms trickle down into residents’ water bills. Just lack of political capital. The Clean Water Act is a clunky instrument for addressing diffuse pollution. Carl Ganter/ Circle of Blue. The Lake Erie Bill of Rights. That hasn’t been for lack of effort.
Acoel
JANUARY 12, 2022
Might there be a political explanation? If the Biden Administration were to highlight freshwater conservation deficiencies and potential legal reforms, it may be akin to touching the political third rail, which could jeopardize the entire 30 x 30 initiative. Is this an inadvertent oversight? None of these changes will be easy.
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