Supreme Court to Hear San Francisco's Challenge to EPA Water Rules
San Francisco argues that the EPA's discharge regulations under the Clean Water Act are too vague, seeking clearer standards.
- The case, City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, questions the specificity of EPA's water quality standards.
- San Francisco claims the lack of numerical limits makes it difficult to comply with the Clean Water Act.
- The EPA maintains that its narrative standards are sufficient to meet water quality requirements.
- A federal appeals court previously sided with the EPA, affirming the agency's broad regulatory authority.
- The Supreme Court's decision could set a significant precedent for environmental regulation nationwide.
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