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EPA Releases New Proposed Rule for Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning

Insight
April 6, 2022
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Insight
April 6, 2022

By George Wilkinson, Casey Hopkins, Matt Dobbins, Margaret Peloso, Corinne Snow, and Audrey Doane

What You Need to Know

EPA has just released a proposed rule that would require facilities near “navigable water” that store listed hazardous substances above a threshold amount to prepare facility response plans for spills.

Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.

Links & Downloads

EPA Releases New Proposed Rule for Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning
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Key Contacts

Counsel
Corinne Snow
Senior Associate
Audrey E. Doane

This information is provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice.