EPA Argues 6th Circuit CWA Decision Is Binding In Push To Dismiss Suit

April 12, 2016
EPA is arguing in its most recent filing seeking to dismiss states' federal district court Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction rule suit in North Dakota that an appellate ruling finding authority to review the rule is nationally binding, but says it will drop its efforts to dismiss the North Dakota suit if the appeals court agrees to an en banc rehearing. Justice Department (DOJ) attorneys on behalf of the agency in an April 11 reply brief State of...


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