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Environmental

Dec. 20, 2011

Court decision could fuel construction

While the sputtering economy continues to depress construction activity across much of California, land use lawyers say a recent court decision could help clear the way for major developments by removing red tape involving stormwater runoff.


By Jason W. Armstrong


Daily Journal Staff Writer


While the sputtering economy continues to depress construction activity across much of California, land use lawyers say a recent court decision could help clear the way for major developments by removing red tape involving stormwater runoff.


In a ruling this month, Sacramento Court County Superior Court Judge Lloyd Connelly struck down "effluent limitations" - certain water quality ...

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