CERCLA, CWA and State Law: Complexities With Overlapping Authorities
Navigating Requirements for Soil and Sediment Remediation and Storm and Surface Water Management
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide guidance for environmental counsel to navigate the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, and state laws when dealing with remediation and water management.
Outline
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Intersection of CERCLA, CWA and state law—soil and sediment remediation
- What is subject to which law
- Impact of laws in cleanup planning
- Exemptions
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Intersection of CERCLA, CWA and state law—storm and surface water management
- What is subject to which law
- Impact of laws in cleanup planning
- Exemptions
- Use of laws as tools for source control
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What laws govern soil and sediment remediation?
- When can cleanup be imposed on top of NPDES permits?
- How can CERCLA and the CWA be used as tools for pollution source control?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty

Joan P. Snyder
Partner
Stoel Rives
Ms. Snyder concentrates her practice in the areas of environmental law, natural resources law, environmental and... | Read More
Ms. Snyder concentrates her practice in the areas of environmental law, natural resources law, environmental and natural resources insurance coverage, and health and safety law. She advises clients on all aspects of state and federal cleanups and has successfully litigated environmental and insurance claims. She also has extensive experience in the environmental aspects of real estate and business transactions.
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Steven G. Jones
Holland & Hart
He has particular expertise in litigation arising under the Comprehensive, Environmental, Response, Compensation and... | Read More
He has particular expertise in litigation arising under the Comprehensive, Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Clean Water Act, the Federal Torts Claim Act, and solid waste and nuisance issues. His litigation experience also includes land use issues under State Environmental Permitting Act and National Environmental Permitting Act.
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