Legal Alerts Dec 10, 2020
EPA Issues Guidance on Groundwater Releases in Wake of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund
Clarity Provided for New “Functional Equivalent” Test
As a nation, we have committed to restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and biological integrity of our waters. This commitment has made water quality the focus of emerging laws, competing interests and a complex web of federal, state and local regulatory restrictions.
Best Best & Krieger LLP is at the vanguard of these water quality issues. We offer our clients a seamless combination of regulatory, legal and water quality advocacy services to address new, novel or particularly complex water quality issues. Our attorneys have advised clients on water quality issues, litigating when necessary, since before the Clean Water Act’s adoption in 1972.
Recognized Authorities
BB&K lawyers are recognized authorities on key water quality questions. We are active in the Environmental Protection Agency’s development of and changes to a new Waters of the United States Rule, and helping to negotiate language in the original Rule to exempt certain ditches, stormwater features and recycled water features from EPA’s jurisdiction. We remain involved in the multiple challenges to the original Rule and efforts to rescind or revise the Rule. BB&K lawyers are working on seminal cases and projects that will help shape the future of the water quality landscape, such as the inter-relationship between the CWA and the Endangered Species Act and integrated approaches to water quality compliance and emerging legal issues, such as the “conduit theory.” Our deep knowledge of water quality laws and our active engagement in emerging issues enables us to offer clients unrivaled water quality representation.
Unmatched Comprehensive Service
BB&K’s multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience in assisting clients in complying with federal, state and local water quality statutes and regulations, including the Clean Water Act and its state law equivalents, and the Safe Drinking Water Act and its state law equivalents. We are also sought after for our skills in specific water quality focus areas, such as transportation projects, and the construction, permitting, operation and maintenance of water treatment and reclamation facilities, as well as small and large water infrastructure projects.
As a recognized authority on water law with decades of experience, we have developed effective working relationships with the federal and state regulators and the nongovernmental entities that closely monitor water quality issues, and we have earned their respect. This benefits clients when they need to get their issues heard.
Comprehensive Service
BB&K water quality lawyers advise and assist public agencies, water districts, utilities and private entities regarding:
Our lawyers regularly appear before the federal and state regulators and in state and federal courts on these issues. We advocate for our clients and handle enforcement actions, permit appeals, citizens’ suits and other litigation.
Clarity Provided for New “Functional Equivalent” Test
International Municipal Lawyers Association
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*
Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands
USMCA and Federal Funds to Address Pollution Problem
New Thresholds Impact Wider Swath of Public Water Suppliers
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Give New Waters of the U.S. Definition
Part 3: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Association of California Water Agencies
What California Cities Need to Know to Comply with SB 205
WOTUS Definition Court Challenges Continue
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Free Webinar
International Municipal Lawyers Association
New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers
Recognized for Land Use Planning, Water Quality and Municipal Law Work
Federal and State Governments and Courts Concerned About Toxicity and Water Contamination
Sustainable Groundwater Planning in California
Argent Communications Group
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
The Attorneys Argued About Short-Term Rentals and the Clean Water Act in the Ninth Circuit
Representing Desert Water Agency, BB&K Attorneys Won Partial Dismissal of Case
SWRCB Votes to Adopt Regulations that Could Impact Permitting Procedures
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Comments Due by April 15
Comments Being Sought
Invitation to Solicitor General for Opinion is Encouraging, He Says
Association of California Water Agencies
Appointed by the Public Law Section
Partner
Partner Andre Monette Interviewed by Bloomberg Environment on SCOTUS Nominee
American Water Works Association
Argent Communications Group
Association of California Water Agencies
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
IMLA Mid-Year Seminar
BB&K Free Webinar
BB&K Partners Gene Tanaka and Shawn Hagerty Win in California Appellate Court
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
State Water Resources Control Board Says It Will Enforce Permit Amendment
Plumas County News Reports on BB&K Partner Joshua Nelson’s Consolidation Advisement
AWWEE Conference
AB 746 Imposes Requirements for Water Providers and School Districts
State Bar of California Environmental Law Section
International Municipal Lawyers Association
CASQA’s 13th Annual Conference
CLE International's 4th Annual California Wetlands Conference
IWRA XVIth World Water Congress
State Water Resources Control Board Held Public Hearing
P3 Water Summit
HalfMoon Education Seminars
City Attorneys of Los Angeles County Annual Retreat
State Water Resources Control Board Amends Domestic Water Supply Permit
CLE International
Challenge to Waters of the U.S. Rule Delayed Pending Supreme Court Review
Congratulations to the BB&K Attorneys Recognized for their Work
Nation’s High Court Agreed to Hear Challenges to Controversial Rule
BB&K Welcomes Baron as Of Counsel
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ACWA's 2016 Fall Conference & Exhibition
Partner
Managing Partner
Post-Election Opportunities for Local Government Agencies
Maven’s Notebook Shares Highlights from Water Event
State Bar of California Environmental Law
Partners Warren B. Diven and Shawn D. Hagerty Recognized by The Daily Transcript
Tribal Water Law's 5th Annual Conference
BB&K Partner Gene Tanaka Discusses Possible Resolution of Toxic Water Issue with San Bernardino Sun
International Municipal Lawyers Association
IRWA Orange County Chapter 67
2016 CASQA 12th Annual Conference
Funding Sources Potentially Impacted for Cities and Counties
BB&K Partner Michelle Ouellette Authors a Summary of Recent Appellate Victory for Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Public Comments Due Aug.18
Managing Partner Eric Garner Discusses Changing Water Infrastructure with Best Lawyers
Public Comments Due July 29th
Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture: 2nd International Conference Linking Science & Policy
UCLA Water Resource Group
Law Seminars International
BB&K Partner Shawn Hagerty Discusses Clean Water Act Issues
Key Principle: Sustainable Management Through Local Efforts
American Law Institute Clean Water Act 2016 CLE
Six Challenges to Public-Private Partnership Effort Overcome
High-Profile Case That Impacts Water Customers Throughout Southern California Discussed in News Reports
Court Upholds Public-Private Groundwater Conservation and Recovery Project That Will Serve Customers Throughout Southern California
State Water Resources Control Board Releases Draft Regulation to Modify Water Conservation Requirements
Association of California Water Agencies
Public Comments Due June 22
American Groundwater Trust
They Received an Amicus Service Award for Their Work on a Maui Water Quality Matter
Association of Environmental Professionals
Climate, Growth and Water Supply Adjustments Ease Conservation Burden in Some Communities
Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule Remains in Effect
American Council of Engineering Companies
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