Legal Opinion
Maryland Department of Environment v. Anacostia Riverkeeper
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided March 11, 2016No. 42/15PublishedCited by 30 opinions
Sept. Term, 2015.
1Opinion of the CourtAdkins, J.
FACTS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Maryland Department of the Environment (“MDE”) issued municipal separate storm sewer system (“MS4”) discharge permits (“the Permits”) to Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County (“the Counties”). Multiple organizations argue that the Permits do not comply with federal and state law, and they request that we remand for MDE to correct these legal errors. 1
Federal Framework: NPDES Permits and Municipal Stormwater Discharges
Under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), the discharge of pollutants is illegal. 33 U.S.C. §…
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3Cited by30 opinions
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