OVEV v FOLA Coal Company 4th Circuit Decision concluded Fola was still obligated to meet the narrative WQS.
Legislation, Regulation and Litigation
Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act: Summary and Relevant Sections
A summary of the parts of the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act that are relevant to states.
Assumable Waters Under the Clean Water Act Section 404
A letter from ACWA, ECOS and ASWM to the USACE expressing disappointment in the Corps’ position on “traditional navigable waters” under the CWA
Joint letter from ACWA, ECOS, and ASDWA to EPA and Army Corps of Engineers emphasizing importance of Army Corps, EPA, and stakeholders reaching consensus for NACEPT subcommittee
Letter to US EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers from ACWA, ECOS, and ASWM expressing concern due to lack of a consensus between Army Corps of Engineers and other parties in Assumable Waters Subcommittee.
One State Doesn’t Want to Participate in the Final Four
A summary of the legal issues pertaining to Massachusetts MS4 General Permit
Priorities Letter for Clinton Campaign Transition Team
ACWA Letter to Clinton Campaign transition team address state clean water priorities.
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act Concerns
A letter from ACWA, ECOS, ASFWA, NASBLA, and ASWM send a letter to Congress expressing our concerns with the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act legislation.
Letter of support for Senator Cardin’s FUND Water Act
Letter of support from ACWA to Senator Cardin regarding his legislation, the FUND Water Act, urging Congress to adequately fund the Clean Water SRF
Letter to House Appropriations Committee on FY17 Budget
Joint letter from ACWA, ECOS, ASDWA, CIFA, ASWM to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies regarding the FY 17 appropriations for USEPA for Water Programs
Joint Letter to House on HR 8
Joint letter from ACWA, ASWM, and ECOS to the House of Representatives regarding the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
Joint Letter to Senate on Hydropower
Joint letter from ACWA, ASWM, and ECOS to the Senate regarding the Hydropower Regulatory Modernization Act of 2015
Letter on Clean Water Rule Implementation
Joint letter from ACWA and ASWM to EPA regarding implementation of the Clean Water (WOTUS) Rule.