Case Updates
Petition for rehearing and rehearing en banc denied
May 30, 2018
Click here to view the order.
U.S. Chamber urges Fourth Circuit to grant rehearing en banc in case addressing scope of the Clean Water Act’s permitting program and the so-called “hydrologic connection” or “conduit” theory
May 03, 2018
Click here to view the amicus brief filed by the U.S. Chamber, Edison Electric Institute, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, National Association of Manufacturers, National League of Cities, National Mining Association, and Utility Water Act Group.
F. William Brownell, Nash E. Long, III, Brent A. Rosser, and Elbert Lin of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as co-counsel for the amici.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber, et al. Amicus Brief -- Upstate Forever v. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (Fourth Circuit).pdf
- Opinion -- Upstate Forever v. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (Fourth Circuit).pdf
- Rehearing Denial Order -- Upstate Forever v. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (Fourth Circuit).pdf