2001 Clean Water Act Environmental Protection 
Ohio Environmental Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
On August 29, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) issued a direct final rule without public comment amending the definition of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) which governs the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Ohio Environmental Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
On August 29, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) issued a direct final rule without public comment amending the definition of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) which governs the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
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The Energy Law Blog
MAY 17, 2011
By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On April 27, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) released new proposed guidance on how the agencies will identify waters protected by the Clean Water Act (CWA) in light of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v.
Environmental Science
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). Indoor air (pollution) : coming under OSHA rather than EPA, there are laws in place to ensure that employees work in a clean and safe environment with good ventilation. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own.
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Supreme Court begins its October term today with a wetlands lawsuit that could redefine the Clean Water Act. Tribes tell the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize long-term infrastructure solutions for the $4 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds for western drought response. It was the worst output since 2001.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 3, 2024
2023 was a rough year for clean water. The Supreme Court took a hammer to the Clean Water Act with its decision in Sackett v. The Sackett decision was a tremendous loss for everyone who depends on clean water—that is, for all of us. In response, 27 states sued , and the rule was put on hold.
Vermont Law
DECEMBER 8, 2017
With President Donald Trump in the White House, his administration has taken measures to ensure that the construction of the wall is not sidetracked by environmental laws and regulations. It includes NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and CERCLA, to name but a few.
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