April 20, 2010
Ballast Water Discharges
Action to compel EPA to regulate ballast water discharges from ships pursuant to the Clean Water Act.
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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)
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