April 20, 2010

Ballast Water Discharges

Action to compel EPA to regulate ballast water discharges from ships pursuant to the Clean Water Act.

Northwest Environmental Advocates v. EPA (North D. Ca.)

Action to compel EPA to regulate ballast water discharges from ships pursuant to the Clean Water Act.

Posture:   Complaint filed; petition for review filed
Lead counsel:   Powers (Sivas, EJ Stanford)

Complaint (PDF)

Petition for Review (PDF)

District Court Opinion (PDF)

9th Circuit Opinion (PDF)