EPA and Corps of Engineers Release Final Navigable Waters Protection Rule
On January 23, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their final regulations redefining the term “waters of the United States.” In 2019, the agencies had repealed the Obama Administration’s 2015 “Clean Water...
Lesser-Known (But Important) Exceptions in Construction Stormwater Discharge Permitting
Most contractors know generally that if their construction work will disturb one acre or more of earth, they may need to obtain coverage under the applicable construction stormwater discharge general permit (“CGP”). However, there are some instances where doesn’t...
Contractor Private Liability for Stormwater and E&SC Failures
Most contractors are aware that the failure to properly install and maintain stormwater discharge and erosion and sediment control (E&SC) measures at their construction sites can lead to severe penalties from local, state, and federal authorities. Violations of...
Illinois Passes $45 Billion Capital Plan Including Money for Green Infrastructure
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law a $45 billion capital infrastructure plan dubbed “Rebuild Illinois”. This plan allocates $33.2 billion for transportation, including $11 billion for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s multi-year plan...