What does the Supreme Court's Decision Overturning Chevron Have to do with Agriculture? (Hint: Everything!)

What does the Supreme Court's Decision Overturning Chevron Have to do with Agriculture? (Hint: Everything!)

The Supreme Court overturned Chevron in June. Now, instead of deferring to administrative agencies’ interpretation, courts must exercise their own “independent judgment” as to statutory construction. This change will have far-reaching consequences for agricultural and environmental regulations.

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Court Rejects Novel Air Emissions Argument Against CFO

Court Rejects Novel Air Emissions Argument Against CFO

An Indiana court recently rejected a new argument advanced by opponents of a CFO. I was happy to work with the state’s attorney to defend the CFO permit.

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Groundwater as a Point Source?

Groundwater as a Point Source?

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral argument this fall regarding whether the discharge of pollutants through groundwater requires an NPDES permit.

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The Perils of Representing Yourself Before an Administrative Agency

The Perils of Representing Yourself Before an Administrative Agency

Livestock facilities must go through numerous steps in order to operate, including state permit approval and county siting approval. State permit appeals in Indiana are heard by the Office of Environmental Adjudication. Permittees may represent themselves before the OEA, but they do so at their peril. 

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