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Construction Projects and the Clean Water Act: Revised Turbidity Standards for NPDES Permits

Authored by Daniel Lee On March 6, 2014, EPA revised its Clean Water Act regulations for construction projects that are required to obtain NPDES permits for discharges of stormwater and other wastewater. The revised regulations clarify required management practices and provide some additional flexibility for implementing them. The revisions include three elements. First, the rule provides a … Continue Reading

ADA Claims: The Buck Stops with Developers

In my latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, I discuss tips for developers to help handle claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the column, I recommend several mitigation efforts to reduce liability for ADA defects including: hire vendors with a track record of compliance and competence, verify that all participants insurance policies … Continue Reading
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