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New EPA Waters Transfer Rule May Threaten Pristine Waters

"New EPA Waters Transfer Rule May Threaten Pristine Waters," Minnesota State Bar Association’s Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Section ENR Law News, Spring 2009, written by LGN law clerk, Brian D. Clark. The article reviews a new set of rules proposed by EPA to regulate transfers between bodies of water under the Clean Water Act and the case law which provides the background for the regulations.
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Will a New Invasive Species Lead to Effective Ballast Water Regulations in the Great Lakes?

"Will a New Invasive Species Lead to Effective Ballast Water Regulations in the Great Lakes?" Minnesota State Bar Association’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section ENR Law News, Fall 2007, written by LGN law clerk, Brian D. Clark. The article reviews the threat to the fishing industry posed by the new invasive virus Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia, discusses a lawsuit filed against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and bills making their way through Congress and the Minnesota Legislature.
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United States Supreme Court Enters the Debate Regarding Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

"United States Supreme Court Enters the Debate Regarding Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions," Minnesota State Bar Association’s Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Section ENR Law News, Fall/Winter 2006, written by LGN associate
David J. Zoll and law clerk, Robert L. Whitener. The article summarizes the issues and oral arguments prior to the United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Massachusetts v. U.S. EPA. Read article.

Courts Protect Public Participation in Clean Water Act Permitting Process

"Courts Protect Public Participation in Clean Water Act Permitting Process," Minnesota State Bar Association's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section ENR Law News, Spring 2005, written by LGN associate David J. Zoll. The article provides an analysis of three recent court decisions addressing the right of public participation under the Clean Water Act. Read article.

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