Mackenzie Moyer Co-Authors Environmental Alert
On August 21, 2025, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection published its proposed Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification package proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite permitting of energy related projects as a means of implementing several Executive Orders issued by President Trump aimed at expediting regulatory approval of such projects. In finalizing its decision on the proposed Certifications, the WVDEP will consider the impact of activities that would be authorized using these mechanisms on water resources, fish and wildlife, recreation, critical habitats, wetlands, and other natural resources. WVDEP is accepting public comment on its proposed Certification package until September 23, 2025. For more information on this development and other water issues, please contact Christopher (“Kip”) Power or Mackenzie Moyer. To view the full alert, click here.