Ballast Water District Court Order New Release
A federal court ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday to repeal its regulation exempting ballast water dumping from the discharge permit requirements of the Clean Water Act.
EPA Commits to Taking Action on Oregon’s Toxic Standards
Under a court settlement with an environmental group, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has committed to take action on Oregon’s water quality standards for toxic contaminants based on whether they protect threatened and endangered species.
Federal Lawsuit Ends Delays; Agencies to Analyze Toxic Impacts to Threatened & Endangered Species
A federal court today signed a consent decree in which the federal agencies charged with protecting threatened and endangered species agreed to evaluate the impact of Oregon’s water quality standards for toxic chemicals on those species.
Under Court Order U.S. EPA Disapproves Oregon’s Water Quality Standards for Protection of Human Health from Toxics
Six years after a federal Clean Water Act deadline and under court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a decision disapproving Oregon’s water quality standards for the protection of human health.
Federal Lawsuit Settlement will Force Changes in Oregon’s Coastal Logging Practices
A federal judge issued a court order today that will compel Oregon to change its logging practices in coastal areas or risk losing substantial federal funds.
Invasive Species Settlement: New Ballast Water Permit Should Help Protect American Coasts Lakes and Rivers
A settlement announced today between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and conservation organizations will curtail Invasive species that have been wreaking havoc on American waters for decades.