Case Updates
Fifth Circuit rejects environmental groups’ challenge to CWA permit for lack of standing
August 30, 2019
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers file amicus brief urging Fifth Circuit to uphold EPA’s long-standing and sensible approach to avoiding unnecessary and duplicative NEPA reviews when approving CWA nationwide permits
August 23, 2018
Click here to view the amicus brief filed by the U.S. Chamber and National Association of Manufacturers.
J. Scott Janoe, Aaron M. Streett, and Jared R. Wigginton of Baker Botts L.L.P. served as co-counsel for the amici.
Case Documents
- NGO Petitioners Opening Brief -- Center for Biological Diversity v. EPA (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- U.S. Chamber and NAM Amicus Brief -- Center for Biological Diversity v. EPA (Fifth Circuit).pdf
- Opinion -- Center for Biological Diversity v. EPA (Fifth Circuit).pdf