Water law in the United States

Winston & Strawn Expands Environmental Litigation Team With Addition Of Former Senior DOJ Official Jonathan D. Brightbill

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Natural environment, Environment of the United States, Environment, Water pollution in the United States, Pesticide regulation in the United States, Articles, Water law in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Rule, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Clean Power Plan

This included the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Clean Water Rule Repeal (10th Cir., district courts), the Affordable Clean Energy Rule and Clean Power Plan Repeal (D.C.

Key Points: 
  • This included the Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Clean Water Rule Repeal (10th Cir., district courts), the Affordable Clean Energy Rule and Clean Power Plan Repeal (D.C.
  • ), defense of EPA actions on pesticide tolerances under FIFRA and the FDCA (9th Cir.
  • I am also joining the team at a pivotal moment for environmental law," said Jonathan.
  • "Jonathan\'s background is ideal to address these complex legal matters and we look forward to his contributions.

Ecobot Provides Perspective on Biden Administration Impact on Environmental Regulation

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Natural environment, Environment of the United States, Environmental policy in the United States, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, Environment, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Water Act, Units of time, Joe Biden

"The continual policy changes over the past eight years create unnecessary complexity to environmental regulation," Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Chief Scientific Officer of Ecobot said.

Key Points: 
  • "The continual policy changes over the past eight years create unnecessary complexity to environmental regulation," Jeremy Schewe, PWS, Chief Scientific Officer of Ecobot said.
  • The rule was established by the Obama administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a clarification of the 1972 Clean Water Act.
  • This rule was changed in 2020 via the Navigable Waters Rule initiated by a 2017 executive order by the previous administration.
  • "The moves by the Biden administration are absolutely a step in the right direction," Lee Lance, CEO of Ecobot said.

DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, January 30, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Clean Water Act, Environment, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pebble, Military of the United States, Units of time, Pebble Mine

Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Northern Dynasty engages in the exploration of mineral properties in the United States.
  • The U.S. Army further found that, the project, as currently proposed, cannot be permitted under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
  • On November 25, 2020, Northern Dynasty reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had rejected its permit applications related to the Pebble Project.

DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Clean Water Act, Environment, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pebble, Military of the United States, Units of time, Pebble Mine

Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Northern Dynasty engages in the exploration of mineral properties in the United States.
  • The U.S. Army further found that the project, as currently proposed, cannot be permitted under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
  • On November 25, 2020, Northern Dynasty reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had rejected its permit applications related to the Pebble Project.

120Water’s Digital Water Platform Keeps Utilities Compliant Amidst Massive Lead & Copper Rule Revisions

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Lead poisoning, Water law in the United States, Lead and Copper Rule, United States administrative law, Water supply, Lead service line, LCR, Automation, Newark, New Jersey, Geography of the United States, Environment of the United States

The revised Rule has stringent new requirements for water systems including publicly available lead service line inventories, increased testing, better reporting, faster communication to affected residents, and the replacement of lead service lines.

Key Points: 
  • The revised Rule has stringent new requirements for water systems including publicly available lead service line inventories, increased testing, better reporting, faster communication to affected residents, and the replacement of lead service lines.
  • As such, water professionals are turning to comprehensive digital water solutions, such as 120Water, to automate these complex programs and to remain compliant with the revised LCR.
  • For example, the city of Newark, NJ, uses the 120Water platform to manage resident communication around its lead service line replacement program, and to automate post-replacement testing to validate that drinking water is lead free.
  • Del-Co Water Company, located in Delaware County, Ohio, is using 120Waters digital water platform to perform the triennial reporting required under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2021 Nationwide Permits

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Military engineering of the United States, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Military of the United States, Military units and formations, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, Construction, Rivers and Harbors Act Under the Obama Administration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today the publication in the Federal Register of the 2021 Nationwide Permits (NWPs).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today the publication in the Federal Register of the 2021 Nationwide Permits (NWPs).
  • The 12 reissued NWPs replace the 2017 versions of those permits, which now expire March 14, 2021.
  • "Our nationwide permits are an important tool in encouraging project proponents to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands, streams, and other aquatic resources."
  • The nationwide permits announced today have no major changes from 2017, the last time the nationwide permits were authorized in accordance with the law.

AWWA Statement on Release of Final Revised Lead and Copper Rule

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Water law in the United States, AWWA, Natural sciences, Lead and Copper Rule, Copper

DENVER, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the final Lead and Copper Rule.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the final Lead and Copper Rule.
  • Our 50,000 members have long-awaited the revised Lead and Copper Rule, and AWWA is actively reviewing the rule in light of our Feb. 5, 2020 comments .
  • As the final rule is announced, AWWA renews its commitment to the removal of all lead service lines in their entirety.
  • AWWA looks forward to helping its members understand the content and spirit of the revised rule and to achieve its public health goals.

NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, December 5, 2020
Clean Water Act, Environment, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Pebble, Military of the United States, Units of time, Pebble Mine

Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Key Points: 
  • Investors have until February 2, 2021 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Northern Dynasty engages in the exploration of mineral properties in the United States.
  • The U.S. Army further found that the project, as currently proposed, cannot be permitted under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
  • On November 25, 2020, Northern Dynasty reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had rejected its permit applications related to the Pebble Project.

NY Waterway Ferries: Years of Dumping Raw Sewage, Other Pollutants into Hudson River, Whistleblowers Allege

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Clean Water Act, Environment, Water law in the United States, Water pollution in the United States, Units of time, Time

Both were threatened with termination if they took their concerns to management, and ultimately Khatcikian was fired for doing so, the complaint alleges.

Key Points: 
  • Both were threatened with termination if they took their concerns to management, and ultimately Khatcikian was fired for doing so, the complaint alleges.
  • The removal of the bathrooms allegedly took place just days after NY Waterway received notice of Clean Water Act violations.
  • "NY cynically put out-of-order signs on bathrooms and even removed toilets once they learn they were being watched," said Fitzgerald.
  • NY Waterway unlawfully certified it was in compliance with all environmental laws in order to receive the money despite knowingly and illegally discharging pollutants every day, the complaint alleges.

WaterPIO and 120Water Partner to Strengthen Utility Compliance With EPA's New Lead & Copper Rule Public Communication Requirements

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Lead poisoning, Chemical elements, Chemistry, Water law in the United States, Water supply, Lead and Copper Rule, United States administrative law, Lead service line, Drinking water, LCR, Water

The revised LCR is expected to placesignificant strain on resource-strapped public water systems.

Key Points: 
  • The revised LCR is expected to placesignificant strain on resource-strapped public water systems.
  • Likely to be included is a new public communicationrequirement to notify customers within 24 hours of when a system is informed about elevated levels of lead in its drinking water.
  • The Rule will alsomake current lead service line inventories available to the public.
  • 120Water helps public water systems maintain compliance by simplifying and modernizing drinking water programs, including the Lead and Copper Rule.