Tag: Supreme Court
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US Supreme Court strikes down Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency
As the United States Supreme Court closed out its 2024 term, the Court issued its much-awaited decision in Loper Bright Enterprises Et Al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Et Al, a case that challenged the extent to which federal agencies can interpret rules and laws without judicial or congressional input. In its 6-3 decision, the… Read More
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U.S. Supreme Court clarifies “Waters of the United States”
The U.S. Supreme Court released its much-awaited opinion in Sackett v. EPA on May 25, establishing clarity on which wetlands are subject to the Clean Water Act. Sackett establishes a new test on what classifies as “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which are subject to expansive federal permitting. The Sacketts sued the Environmental Protection… Read More
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President Biden vetoes WOTUS fix
Despite bipartisan support from Congress, President Biden vetoed congressional action of the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, which governs what lands are subject to the Clean Waters Act. The veto comes as affected industries and environmental groups await the outcome of Sackett v. EPA, a challenge to the WOTUS definition before the United States… Read More
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New WOTUS Definition Released
In the closing days of 2022, the Biden administration released the final definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), expanding which land use projects require federal permitting and review. “When Congress passed the Clean Water Act 50 years ago, it recognized that protecting our waters is essential to ensuring healthy communities and a thriving… Read More
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Biden Administration Expands WOTUS Definition
In the closing days of 2022, the Biden administration released the final definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), expanding which land use projects require federal permitting and review. “When Congress passed the Clean Water Act 50 years ago, it recognized that protecting our waters is essential to ensuring healthy communities and a thriving… Read More
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