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Jan. 22, 2009
'Rapanos' Revisited: Decision Disrespectful of Property Rights
Despite all of the litigation efforts made, America still awaits a clear definition of the Clean Water Act's reference to the “waters of the United States," writes Ronald A. Zumbrun. - Forum Column
FORUM COLUMN
By Ronald A. Zumbrun In 2006, the United States Supreme Court rendered its highly anticipated decision in John Rapanos v. United States. The issue was whether the term "waters of the United States" as used in the Clean Water Act included wetlands on private property not directly abutting navigable waters. Of particular interest was the effect that the court's two newest members, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sa...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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