Tag: state certification

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State CWA Certification Process Would Be Amended Under EPA Proposal

By William C. Schillaci Aug 30, 2019 Environmental Permitting

Updated: Aug 30, 2019

Proponents of energy infrastructure projects such as natural gas pipelines and electricity transmission lines that require federal licenses or permits welcomed an EPA proposal to amend regulations to implement the state certification process authorized by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) for these projects.

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EPA Looks to Speed Up CWA State Certification Process

By William C. Schillaci Jun 19, 2019 Environmental Permitting

Updated: Jun 19, 2019

The EPA has issued new guidance describing measures and other considerations federal agencies should adopt when fulfilling their roles in the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) Section 401 state certification process, particularly in relation to federal permitting of infrastructure projects. Specific topics addressed in the guidance are timelines for review and action on Section 401 certifications, […]