The Changing Clean Water Act

As with many areas of environmental law, a number of ongoing developments are impacting the reach of the Clean Water Act, including the Environmental Protection Agency's revised definition of "waters of the United States," litigation over discharges into groundwater, and litigation about when jurisdictional determinations may be challenged. This program will cover both historical and recent interpretations and developments, and predictions for the near future.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the statutory framework of the CWA
2. Discuss recent regulatory and legal developments
3. Advise on the potential for upcoming developments affecting the CWA's scope