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Vol. 41, Nos. 1-51, pp. 1-2896 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2010 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
WAIVERS
– Drinking water disinfection, Colo. requirements, 1847
– Wastewater treatment plants
– – Gloucester, Mass. request, EPA intent to deny, 2529
– – San Diego CWA waiver detachment from water reuse study, 636
– Climate change, challenge of executive order (Wash. Super. Ct.), 1732; dismissal of suit, 2428
– Coal-fired power plants, fuel switch considered, 992 – Columbia River – Electronic waste collection program, 296 – Endangered species
– – Bull trout
– – – Critical habitat designation revision proposal, 177; final rule, 2331
– – – Salmon hatchery, reassessment of biological opinion (9th Cir.), 2763 – – Sea lions, remand of decision to allow killing to protect salmon (9th Cir.), 2701 – GHG reporting, passage of bill, 642; governor signs, 704 – Gravel mine expansion incidental take permit, rejection of biological opinions (W.D. Wash.), 439 – Hanford Nuclear Reservation – Non-critical rulemaking suspension, exemption sought, 2649 – Ocean resource protection, West Coast governors' agreement, 1195 – Pacific Coast Collaborative, cooperative agreement, 387 – Puget Sound – Recycling rate, 2009, 2650 – Refineries
– – GHG regulation, threat of suit against state, 1964
– – Modification, no oral argument in NSPS requirement challenge (D.C. Cir.), 319 – Superfund
– – Commencement Bay-Nearshore Tideflats site, state liable for highway runoff (W.D. Wash.), 1465; off-site waters not facility, state agency not liable, 1582; arranger liability not reliant on showing causation, 2630
– – Duwamish Waterway
– – – Cleanup plan, request for comments on feasibility study, 2362
– – – Habitat restoration, proposed consent decree (W.D. Wash.), 1002 – – Moses Lake Wellfield site, proposed settlement (E.D. Wash.), 2853 – – Thea Foss Waterway, dredging permit issuance does not confer liability to U.S. (W.D. Wash.), 2801 – – Zinc producer's costs for study as damages under insurance policy (E.D. Wash.), 1884
– – Columbia River, increased dam spills to help salmon (Wash. Super. Ct.), 1325
– – Perfluorinated compound occurrence, study, 1853 – – Puget Sound
See Puget Sound, this heading
– Sewage
– Animal waste
See BROWNFIELDS
See HAZARDOUS WASTE
See SOLID WASTE
– Acidic discharges, wire maker payment for damages (C.D. Cal.), 2578
– Cape Cod nitrogen discharges (D. Mass.), 2015 – Chemical and packaging company knowingly discharging pollutant into sewer system (D. Conn.), 76; sentencing, 339 – Chesapeake Bay
– – Stormwater runoff offsets improvements, study, 795
– – W.Va. compliance cost estimate, 1326 – Discharge permits – Ethanol producer settlement of alleged Minn. violations, 294 – Ferry discharge of sewage, Mass. company guilty plea (D. Mass.), 338 – Fishermen need not show property damage to sue for economic losses due to pollutant release (Fla.), 1425 – GHG reporting, draft final rule, 986; finalization near, 1403; final rule, 1456 – Gloucester, Mass. waiver request, EPA intent to deny, 2529 – Jamaica Bay restoration projects, 509 – Land application of biosolids, Cal. county ban (U.S., rev sought), 635; (briefs filed), 948; county files brief, 1072; (rev den), 1248 – Marine sanitation devices, requests for regulation revision, 1587 – NAFTA complaint, sewage dumping on Canadian coast, 1077 – Oily waste
– – Chem Faros, engineer pleads guilty (E.D.N.C.), 1011; sentencing, 1891
– – Iorana, plea agreement (D. Md.), 1589; sentencing, 2143 – – Kerim plea agreement (M.D. Fla.), 1194 – – M/T Georgios M, acquittal of engineer (S.D. Tex.), 1011 – – M/V New Fortune, operator guilty plea (N.D. Cal.), 1773 – – R/V Gould, plea agreement (E.D. La.), 1773; sentencing, 2530 – Pipe maker discharges into Black Warrior River tributary, settlement, criminal pleas (N.D. Ala.), 23; civil violations settled, 1594 – Pretreatment violations by poultry processor, denial of motion to dismiss based on double jeopardy (4th Cir.), 2371 – Resort owner fined for Or. violations, 1547 – San Diego
– – CWA waiver detachment from water reuse study, 636
– – Sewage spills, decrease, 512 – Sewer overflows
– – Afforability challenges, municipalities request for guidance, 2414
– – Boston, Mass., EPA motion to intervene (W.D. Mo.), 2858 – – Combined sewer system upgrades to settle violations (M.D. Pa.), 1429 – – Consent agreements, flexibility sought, 1070 – – DeKalb County settlement (N.D. Ga.), 2805 – – Honolulu, proposed settlement (D. Haw.), 1848 – – Indianapolis, modifications to consent decree (S.D. Ind.), 2526 – – Kansas City, Mo., proposed settlement (W.D. Mo.), 1140; city resolves state violations, 1261 – – New Orleans, proposed settlement (E.D. La.), 235 – – New York City green infrastructure plan, 2224 – – Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dist., settlement (N.D. Ohio), 2878 – – Oswego, N.Y., proposed settlement (N.D.N.Y.), 1142; approval, 1834 – – Revere, Mass., proposed consent decree (W.D. Mo.), 1429 – – Sanitary sewer policy, municipal officials consider petitioning EPA, 793; EPA proposal plans, 902; EPA announcement, 1245; zero-discharge goal discussion at listening session, 1584; survey results on reporting, recordkeeping, and notification requirements, 1586; municipalities support of rules, flexibility, 1887; clean water strategy, EPA draft, 1943; industry on blending during heavy rains, 1944 – – Toledo, proposed consent decree (N.D. Ohio), 2414 – – Wet weather policy interpretations, petition for review (8th Cir.), 1771; proposed settlement, 2081 – State revolving funds
– California, governor request to delay bond measure, 1545; removal from Nov. ballot, 1847
– Capital investment needs survey, 2080 – Climate change adaptation, N.C., planning, 510 – Economic stimulus, ARRA funds – Jobs creation, emphasis impact on Congressional funding of projects, 686 – Md. grants, 91 – Mexico-U.S. border, board recommendation on increased U.S. funding, 1420 – Municipalities seek more funding, greater flexibility, House hearing, 1653 – New York City green infrastructure plan, 2224 – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–30 – State revolving funds
– Animal waste
– Chesapeake Bay trading program – Criminal enforcement
– – Simple negligence standard, Analysis & Perspective, 2276
– – 2009 cases, Analysis & Perspective, 574 – International priorities, Jackson on, 1902 – Limestone quarry abatement plan approval, challenge (Tex. App.), 91 – Oil spills
See OIL SPILLS
– State agency association, director appointment, 2204 – State issues
See specific states
– Agriculture, USDA financial and technical assistance, 1533
– Algal blooms
See ALGAE
– Antidegradation
– – Clean water strategy, EPA draft, 1943
– – Potential changes to regulations, 1942 – Black carbon, EPA standards to protect sea ice, glaciers, 417 – Chesapeake Bay
See generally CHESAPEAKE BAY
– Coal-bed methane wells, state inconsistencies in rules on produced water, 1900 – Columbia River restoration – Conservation Reserve Program, enrollment numbers, 2088 – Cooling water intake structures – Discharge permits – Dumping fines, New York City bill, 702 – Ecuadorian Amazon environmental damage suit against Chevron
– – Arbitration may proceed (S.D.N.Y.), 625; order to produce documents, 2747
– – Court delays violated Bilateral Investment Treaty (Perm. Ct. Arb.), 754 – – Fraudulent evidence, Chevron claims (N.D. Ga.), 799 – – Removal of judge by Ecuadorian court, 2267
See generally EVERGLADES
– – N.Y. authority over dam (N.Y.), 394
– – N.C. certification revocation, 2706 – Long Island Sound restoration
– – Mountaintop removal operations
– Navigable waters – Nutrients
See generally NUTRIENTS
– Or. criteria
– – EPA disapproval, 1263; delay of EPA decision (D. Or.), 2160
– – Permit fees, increase, 1913 – – Trigger levels, state adoption, 1428 – Peruvian Achuar class action environmental damage suit against Occidental Petroleum, Cal. proper forum (9th Cir.), 2753 – Pesticides
– – Aquatic life risks, consistent assessment methods, 2464
– – Mosquito control applications as point sources (2d Cir.), 752 – San Francisco Bay restoration – State revolving funds
See STORMWATER
– – Impact on streams, measurement method, 1664; comment period extension, 1886; concerns about science, utility, 1939
– – State permits, EPA critical, 1663
– Central Valley, Cal. water supply allocations, 637; allocation increase, 1379
– Conservation
– – Agriculture, USDA financial and technical assistance, 1533
– – Colo. governor signs efficiency bill, 1376 – – Noncompliance of products sold, DOE penalties, 2064 – – San Diego submeter ordinance, 857 – – Stewardship Program, revisions, 1315
– – Central Valley Project impact on Chinook salmon, federal interim plan, 25
– – Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
– – – Biological opinions scientifically justified, 696
– – – Human consequences of biological opinion, failure to weigh harm (E.D. Cal.), 1196; new opinion ordered, 2869 – – – Water pumping reduction (E.D. Cal.), 387 – Flaming Gorge Pipeline, environmental review extension, 2082 – Implementation studies of federal project, clarification of guidelines, 844 – Interior Dept. FY2011 budget, administration proposal, 301 – Klamath River farmers to reduce irrigation use due to needs of endangered fish, 1080 – Non-monetary benefits, systematic approach to valuation, 21 – Northeastern Ill. conservation plan, task force recommendations, 234 – Oil shale development in Utah, Colo., GAO report, 2698 – Reclaimed water, N.C. proposal on promotion of beneficial use, 641 – Reuse, San Diego CWA waiver detachment from study, 636 – Scarcity, investor risk disclosure, 384 – Supply-chain efficiency promotion – Wildlife refuge creation on site of reservoir, EIA adequacy (U.S., rev den), 441
– Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin, Fla. use of ESA for higher downstream flows rejected (M.D. Fla.), 1730
– Colorado River transfers, appeal of contract invalidation (Cal. Super. Ct.), 132; affirmation of decision, 181
– Catskill-Delaware watershed, New York City filtration plant costs as result natural gas drilling, 37
– Charles River watershed, draft general permit to control runoff from impervious surfaces, 861 – Chesapeake Bay
See generally CHESAPEAKE BAY
– Fla., proposed boundary alterations, 1788; opponents response, 2092 – Illinois River watershed, tribal motion to intervene in natural resource damage action properly denied (10th Cir.), 2215 – Iowa planning council establishment, governor signs bill, 859 – Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative, request for proposals, 490 – National forests, impact from beetle infestation, fires, 1014 – Navigable waters, Los Angeles River designation, 1590 – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–28 – Pharmaceutical discharges, New York City drinking water supply, 135
– Chemical weapons storage and destruction
See CHEMICAL WEAPONS
– Abandoned mine reclamation, discharge permits (4th Cir.), 2521
– Carbon sequestration, EIS preparation for Mountaineer power plant, 1298 – Coal mining, Byrd-Jackson meeting to discuss issues, 16 – Dioxin and furan waste disposal, remand of personal injury suit to state court (S.D. W.Va.), 2257 – Dumping, reduction, 1796 – Hazardous waste, exclusion of evidence of prior waste conviction (S.D. W.Va.), 840 – Mountaintop mining
– – Blocking orders overturned (U.S., briefing extended), 1467; (dism), 1940
– – Bridge Fork mine, proposed consent decree (S.D. W.Va.), 2135 – – Hobet 45 mine, EPA approval after negotiating smaller impact, 70; Corps of Eng'rs approval, 117 – – Massey Energy-EPA consent decree, lawsuits may continue despite agreement (S.D. W.Va.), 2685 – – Pine Creek mine, EPA conditional approval of permit, 1523; final approval, 1701 – – Selenium discharges
– – – Citizen suits, denial of motion to consolidate (S.D. W.Va.), 2254
– – – Injunction warranted (S.D. W.Va.), 1361; court order on payment for cleanup, 2006; contempt ruling, 2316 – – Valley fill minimization, state challenge of EPA guidance (S.D. W.Va.), 2338; petitions to intervene, 2598 – – Valley fill permit reviews, cessation, 136
– – Coal tar light oil spill, railcar loader, inspector liability as operator (S.D. W.Va.), 422
– – PRP right to intervene with challenge to consent decree (N.D. W.Va.), 217 – – Settlements, pro tanto credit method application (S.D. W.Va.), 679
– – Lax enforcement complaints, 237
– – Massey Energy, coalition threatens suit, 116; lawsuit filed (S.D. W.Va.), 944 – – Narrative water quality standards
– – – Discharge permit guidance, 1911
– – – Impact analysis, EPA advisers on, 2253 – Zinc smelting, class action verdict upheld with damages reduction (W.Va.), 762; settlement (W.Va. Cir. Ct.), 2708
– Arizona, no implementation of proposal due to economic concerns, 390
– Cap-and-trade program design, outline, 1694 – Economic analysis finds $100B in energy savings, 1510 – Languishing accord, 2122 – New Mexico proposed rule establishing program, 1150; hearing scheduled, 1908; approval, 2481 – Offset limit implementation, recommendations, 667 – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–13 – Reporting GHG emissions, harmonization with EPA requirements, 1230
– BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, La. revitalization plan, 1593
– Commercial development, S.C. fill permit denial (S.C.), 346 – Compliance order not subject to pre-enforcement review (9th Cir.), 2141 – Conn., authority to limit development of nearby sites (Conn. App. Ct.), 1729 – EISs, Cypress Creek Town Center dredge-and-fill permit (D.D.C), 1530 – Enforcement, national priorities, 27 – Everglades
See generally EVERGLADES
– Iron-ore recovery, settlement of CWA violations at Mo. site, 624 – Jamaica Bay restoration projects, 509 – Jurisdiction
– – Avoidance of permitting delays by ceding, Special Report, 2824
– – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–28 – – Rapanos decision, either test enforceable (D. Del.), 2079 – – Santa Cruz River segments, denial of motion to change venue (D.D.C.), 74 – Marine contractor requirement, Md. bill, 860; governor signs bill, 1023 – Mines and mining, challenge of Red Dog Mine expansion permit, 616 – Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative, request for proposals, 490 – Oil and gas, National Petroleum Reserve project fill permit denial, 340; reconsideration denial, 693 – Pipelines
– – Oil from Western Canada tar sands, U.S. predicts minimal environmental impact, 832; groups urge denial of presidential permit, 1513; supplemental EIS with GHG emissions accounting urged, 1514; request for State Dept. analysis, 2455; Republican request for State Dept. approval, 2568; Republicans urge approval, 2851
– – Water project, environmental review extension, 2082 – Real estate developer conviction for illegal dredging (U.S., rev den), 123 – Reserve Programs, enrollment numbers, 2088; 2579 – Sod placement, restoration order (U.S., rev sought), 2199 – Wind energy, Hoosac Wind Project compliance with Mass. act (Mass.), 1612
– BLM authority to designate wild lands, 2869
– Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, mine impact on endangered species (D. Mont.), 1195 – Desolation Road Project Area, challenge of Wyo. natural gas exploration project, 2813 – National monument designations, Senate hearing on leaked document, 501 – Neches River tract slated for reservoir selection as wildlife refuge, EIA adequacy (U.S., rev den), 441 – Roadless Rule, defense of invalidation of road construction ban (10th Cir.), 29; Wyo. argues rule violates federal law, 563 – Utah land designations, governor's concerns, 442
– Baca Natl. Wildlife Refuge, purchase and retirement of mineral rights (D. Colo.), 1475
– Atlantic resource development
– – Facilitation strategy, DOI, 2626; final rule eliminating redundant notice requirement, 2679
– – Mid-Atlantic, undersea transmission line plans, 2303 – – National Wildlife Federation, call to action, 2681
– – Establishment, agreement, 1301
– – Streamlined permitting process for offshore projects, 418 – Capacity installation, U.S. acceleration, 838; drop in first quarter 2010, 996 – Cape Wind project
– – Historic places, consultation triggered by Nantucket Sound qualification for listing, 67; decision expected after comments, consulting, 162; comments on adverse effects sought, 209; decision due soon, House hearing, 673; DOI approval, 933; record of decision, 1359
– – Lease granted, 2302 – – National grid contract, 2647 – – Opponents' lawsuit (D.D.C.), 1462 – – Wholesale electricity prices for New England, impact on, 371 – Del. air permit authority delegation, 1729 – Eastern U.S., potential supply rate, 161 – Electricity grid integration impedance by utilities, industry opinion, 834 – Endangered species
– – Indiana bats, incidental take permit proposal for Ohio project, 286
– – Sage grouse, impact of core area protection strategy for habitat, 82 – – Shell incidental take permit, 31 – Loan guarantee for Hawaiian developer, 540 – Maryland, request for interest, 2515 – Massachusetts, request for interest, 2849 – New Jersey
– – Development, governor signs bill, 1961
– – Proposed projects would have minimal impact on environment, 1428 – Offshore demonstration projects
– – Goals, DOE timelines, 2187
– – Request for information, response, 1645 – Renewable energy standard, Va. withdrawal from Governors' Coalition over recommendations, 807 – Shepherds Flat project, military objection withdrawn, 991; loan guarantee, 2301 – Siting of facilities, concerns over interference with military operations, 1462 – Tax incentives – Va. fast-track permitting, 2597 – Wetlands protection, Hoosac Wind Project compliance with Mass. act (Mass.), 1612
– Climate change, green jobs bill, 136
– Coal-fired power plants
– – Edgewater Generating Station operating permit review, EPA consent decree (W.D. Wis.), 1549; order to review permit, 2054
– – J.P. Pulliam Generating Station operating permit, petition to challenge (W.D. Wis.), 979; EPA orders state review, 1631 – Fiber-related materials maker settlement of air violations, 1733 – Great Lakes
See GREAT LAKES
– – Contamination, dismissal of claims against fertilizer plant (Wis. Ct. App.), 1965
– – Taking, mere consequential damage to property (U.S., rev den), 2752 – Insurance
– – Defense coverage, excess insurer obligation (Wis.), 1550
– – Precise description of property (7th Cir.), 642 – Logging in national forest, injunction bond requirement for nonprofit group (7th Cir.), 1256 – Paper mill settlement of air violations (Wis. Cir. Ct.), 512 – Refineries, proposed Murphy Oil USA settlement of CAA violations (W.D. Wis.), 2174 – Superfund
– – Ashland/Norther States Power Lakefront site, remediation plan, 2311
– – Cedar Creek site, no duty to indemnify for cleanup of third-party property (Wis. Ct. App.), 2598 – – Fox River site, suit to force parties to clean up PCB contamination (E.D. Wis.), 2310; proposed consent agreement with U.S., city, and county, 2746
– Dairy wastewater overflow onto timber company property (S.D. Ala.), 2805
– Superfund financial responsibility, advance notice of proposed rulemaking, 114
– Climate change adaptation fund administration, U.S. position shift, 1295
– Coal-bed methane stimulation
– – SDWA exemption sought, 1327
– – Transferral of reservoirs, approval of request, 1912 – Endangered species
– – Gray wolves, restoration of protection (D. Mont.), 1844
– – Sage grouse, impact of core area protection strategy, 82 – Hazardous waste, refinery settlement, 1364 – Hydraulic fracturing, chemical reporting rule approval, 1326 – National forest roadless rule, defense of invalidation of road construction ban (10th Cir.), 29; state argues rule violates federal law, 563 – Natural gas development
– – Atlantic Rim project, BLM approval upheld (D.C. Cir.), 1721
– – Desolation Road Project Area, challenge of exploration project, 2813 – – Pinedale Anticline project, BLM approval upheld (D.D.C.), 2266 Contact the Webmaster at webmaster@bna.com Copyright © The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
