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Jul 26, 2011

Are EPA's Compliance Orders Unconstitutional?

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to address the constitutionality of unilateral administrative orders issued by EPA under the Clean Water Act (CWA). These orders, also known as administrative compliance orders (ACOs), require parties to undertake response action when the EPA believes a violation of an environmental statute has occurred.

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