Trout, Witwer & Freeman, P.C.

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Water development and natural resource projects may unavoidably impact riparian wetlands, streams, and other water bodies. As such, they frequently require an approval under the federal Clean Water Act's Section 404 wetlands permitting program. Successful permitting under Section 404 requires thoughtful planning with a clear understanding of the regulatory criteria, available permitting options, project mitigation requirements, and other key aspects of Section 404. TRMWF attorneys have substantial experience in wetlands regulation and regulatory compliance under Section 404.

Both public and private sector organizations that depend on a reliable supply of water strive for certainty in their supply planning. Yet water is a resource fraught with climactic and regulatory uncertainty. TRMWF attorneys have substantial experience in Water Rights Adjudication and Permitting , Water Transactions and Litigation , Federal and Interstate Water Issues , the risks associated with Water Supply Facilities , and Project Permitting for new supply projects. This experience helps clients to maximize supply certainty in the development and execution of water supply plans.

A critical component in the planning, construction and operation of Water Supply Facilities is securing the needed regulatory agency approvals and permits. TRMWF attorneys have substantial experience in project permitting and compliance for water projects under a broad range of federal, state and local statutes and regulatory programs.

The attorneys at Trout, Raley, Montaño, Witwer & Freeman, P.C. have advised clients with respect to the implementation and enforcement of interstate compacts in a variety of river basins in the West. They also have significant experience in the environmental permitting and regulatory field under a broad range of federal and state laws, including the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act and the National Forest Management Act.

The requirements of NEPA, including those related to preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, arise in connection with federal project permitting and should be considered strategically as part of natural resource project planning efforts. The NEPA process can significantly affect the timing and cost of project implementation. TRMWF attorneys have a wealth of experience in NEPA compliance involving planned water facilities and other natural resource project development efforts.

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