Partner and Director of Government Affairs Ana Schwab Quoted in Courthouse News Service
Court’s Ruling Restricts EPA’s Power to Issue Generic Permits, Affecting Efforts to Prevent Sewage Contamination in San Francisco Bay
Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) Partner Ana Schwab was quoted in a Courthouse News Service article relating to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that restricts the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) power. The ruling impacts the ability of local governments and agencies to effectively regulate and prevent sewage contamination in San Francisco Bay, potentially complicating efforts to maintain water quality and environmental protection.
The Supreme Court's decision, while a loss for the EPA, is actually a win for local governments, according to Schwab. She added that under the EPA's wide-reaching regulations, cities were wrongly held responsible for discharges they didn't create, likening it to trying to maintain cleanliness in an Olympic-sized pool with a single lifeguard struggling to stop people from tossing trash into distant areas.
Schwab clarifies that the decision means that permittees will have clearer guidelines to follow, ensuring a clean environment.
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