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EPA Challenged on Limiting State Veto Power Under Water Act

/in , , /by /Bloomberg Lawby Amena H. Saiyid

The EPA is facing two separate challenges from environmental groups over its water rule that narrows the ability of states to veto energy infrastructure projects such as oil and gas pipelines if they adversely affect water quality.

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EPA Makes ‘Contorted’ Legal Argument for Permit Rule

/in , , /by /E&E Newsby Pamela King and Hannah Northey

EPA’s final rule that curtails states’ authority over Clean Water Act permitting of pipelines, hydroelectric dams and other energy projects could run afoul of a 1994 Supreme Court ruling that originally granted states that oversight power.

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