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Pacific Lumber Co. v. State Water Resources Control Board

California Supreme Court

Decided January 30, 2006No. S124464PublishedCited by 84 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

MORENO, J.

This case addresses whether the Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (Pub. Resources Code, §4511 et seq.) and its implementing regulations provide the exclusive mechanism through which the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the State Water Resources Control Board (collectively, Water Boards) may address water quality concerns implicated by logging operations associated with a timber harvesting plan.

The present dispute arose following the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (Department of Forestry) approval of a timber harvesting plan amendment…

2Cases cited30 opinions

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  3. International Paper Co. v. OuelletteSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
  4. People v. PriceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1991
  5. Lucido v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1990

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