IN RE: Columbia and Snake River Dams Clean Water Act Litigation

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:13-md-02494

Court:

Washington Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Multi Party Litigation:

Multi-district Litigation

Judge:

Lonny R. Suko

Firms

Government Agencies

  1. August 07, 2014

    House Committee Chair Rips Army Corps Over Dam Settlement

    The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee is demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the wake of a recent settlement with environmental groups, fearing that the deal will significantly expand the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority over dam operations.

  2. August 05, 2014

    Army Corps Reaches Deal To Cut Pollution In Ore. Rivers

    The U.S Army Corps of Engineers agreed Monday in Oregon federal court to apply for pollution permits and notify the Columbia Riverkeeper of all spills as part of a settlement of the group's litigation alleging the Corps' hydroelectric dams spilled oil containing cancer-causing polychlorinated biphenyls into two rivers.

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