Partner
Washington, D.C.
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Suite 725
Washington, D.C. 20006
Office (202) 785-0600
Fax (202) 785-1234
A major area of focus for Andre’s practice is the intersection of the water quality and water supply regulation.
His unique experience allows him to focus on areas of overlap where acute knowledge of multiple regulatory schemes is required.
Andre is often called upon as a presenter at seminars exploring the legal issues surrounding water rights and regulation.
Andre Monette works with both public and private clients in matters involving water quality issues. He is a member of the Environmental & Natural Resources practice group in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Washington, D.C. office. Andre works extensively with water districts, cities, counties and agricultural interests, and other private entities on matters involving the Federal Clean Water Act and its state law analogues.
Andre works with public agencies and farmers on matters involving water rights, water supply and water quality. Andre also works with investors interested in water projects, helping funds assess the viability of potential water related investments. Representative matters include the following:
A major area of focus for Andre’s practice is the intersection of the water quality and water supply regulation. Federal and state laws across the nation divide water quality and water supply regulations into separate categories that often do not intersect and can preclude efficient use of the supply. Andre’s practice focuses on areas of overlap where acute knowledge of multiple regulatory schemes is required, including; streambed restoration, groundwater recharge projects, indirect potable reuse projects, large scale recycled water projects, and effluent limitation compliance.
Andre is the managing partner of BB&K's Washington, D.C. office.
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Withdrawal expands “functional equivalent” test for discharges that the Supreme Court established in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Announcement Follows Federal District Court Decision Vacating Trump Administration Waters of the United States Rule
Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO
Rule to Remain While EPA and Army Corps Work on Rulemakings to Revoke and Replace
Water Agencies Can Obtain Priority to Chlorine and Other Chemicals
Guidance Includes Four Key Principles to Know
Legal Filing Asks Court to Remand 2020 Rule Narrowing Scope of Clean Water Act
U.S. Treasury Provides Direction on Distribution to Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government
Six Ways the Funds Can be Used
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act
Clarity Provided for New “Functional Equivalent” Test
Changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 Certifications
County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22*
New Thresholds Impact Wider Swath of Public Water Suppliers
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Give New Waters of the U.S. Definition
WOTUS Definition Court Challenges Continue
New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers
Federal and State Governments and Courts Concerned About Toxicity and Water Contamination
SWRCB Votes to Adopt Regulations that Could Impact Permitting Procedures
Comments Due by April 15
Comments Being Sought
Ninth Circuit Rules in Hawaii Wildlife Fund, et al. v. County of Maui
District Court Stays and EPA Delay of Rule Implementation Remain in Effect
Step One in a Two-Step Process to Rescind and Revise the WOTUS Definition Pursuant to an Executive Order
Challenge to Waters of the U.S. Rule Delayed Pending Supreme Court Review
Nation’s High Court Agreed to Hear Challenges to Controversial Rule
Funding Sources Potentially Impacted for Cities and Counties
Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule Remains in Effect
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