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Supreme Court makes it harder for EPA to police sewage discharges

The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision, making it harder for the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce water pollution regulations, siding with San Francisco in a sewage discharge case during heavy rains.
Justice Samuel Alito stated that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot hold cities responsible for maintaining water quality, ruling against vague requirements in permits.
The ruling could significantly affect the Environmental Protection Agency's capacity to manage offshore pollution and enforce regulations.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett dissented, emphasizing that the Environmental Protection Agency should be able to apply general standards to adapt to changing water quality.

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SF Examiner

SF wins case against EPA at US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of San Francisco against the Environmental Protection Agency, backing The City's contention that provisions of a pollution-discharge permit overstepped federal authority.

3 hours ago·San Francisco, United States

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Truthout

Supreme Court Weakens EPA Ability to Limit Discharge of Raw Sewage Into Water

San Francisco’s case against the EPA’s sewage regulations was supported by conservative and mining groups.

5 hours ago·Sacramento, United States

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The Daily Signal

Supreme Court Sides With One of the Nation’s Most Liberal Cities in Challenge to EPA’s Authority

A majority of the Supreme Court sides with San Francisco over a permit the Environmental Protection Agency issued the city.

5 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Time Magazine

SCOTUS Rules against EPA in Water Pollution Case

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday made it harder for environmental regulators to limit water pollution, ruling for San Francisco in a case about the discharge of raw sewage that sometimes occurs during heavy rains. By a 5-4 vote, the court’s conservative majority ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act with water pollution permits that contain vague requirements for maintai…

6 hours ago·United States

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