Posted by J. Bishop Grewell · 17 June 2005 ·
Water
The 5th Circuit found unripe an oil and gas producers' challenge to an EPA Clean Water Act regulation requiring permits for construction activities undertaken by the industry that result in stormwater discharges. On Monday, the 7th Circuit had issued a stay pending the outcome of the 5th Circuit's opinion. For more on the 7th Circuit opinion, see here.