Enacted in 1972 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Clean Water Act (CWA) is aimed at regulating water pollution to protect and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters.

The Law Office of Frank Hammond, LLC Nov. 8, 2024

Clean Water Act Explainer: Section 401

The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established by the Congress and acts as the federal baseline for water quality standards in the United States and state authority in environmental protection.

April 29, 2024

DEQ To Hold Meeting on House Bill 3220

April 23, 2024

6PPD-Q and You

Waterfront Park with Hawthorne Bridge on the Willamette River in downtown Portland, Oregon

Jason Hammond Jan. 4, 2024

DEQ Open for Comments on 2023 High Hazard Rail Fees

Jason Hammond Oct. 24, 2023

How Hard Is It to Set Up a Mycoremediation Facility?

One of the issues with recycling is the number of things that can’t be recycled traditionally – plastic, Styrofoam, and so on. The amount of waste produced by our modern lives can seem impossible.

Frank Hammond Sept. 21, 2023

Dealing with Trespassing Neighbors: When Legal Help Becomes Necessary

As a lawyer who has handled many property disputes, I understand the importance of property rights and boundaries.

Law Offices of Frank Hammond Sept. 19, 2023

The Vital Role of Environmental Lawyers in Transactions

As an environmental lawyer I am often engaged in transactions. Although I am most often involved in more than just the environmental issues in a transaction