San Francisco CWA Permit Challenge Marks Latest Battle With Trump EPA

Extending a broader battle between the agency and California officials over environmental standards, San Francisco is challenging a Clean Water Act (CWA) discharge permit EPA jointly issued with the state for the city’s combined sewer system, charging some of the permit conditions are based on erroneous findings or an abuse of discretion. “There is no basis for the Region’s actions. The facts are clear and undisputed. The law, governing regulations, and long-standing guidance support Petitioner. Accordingly, San Francisco requests that...