Industry Raises Fears Over Groundwater Permits Ahead Of EPA’s Final Guide

As EPA prepares to issue final guidance governing Clean Water Act (CWA) permits for discharges from a point source through groundwater, industry groups are renewing concerns about vague language in the draft version that they fear could make it difficult to implement and continue uncertainty about when dischargers must seek permits. Should such vague language remain in the final version, one water law expert is urging officials to issue additional guidance on how to determine when a permit is needed,...