The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established by the Environmental Protection Agency 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.

Frank Hammond Sept. 19, 2023

Waters of the United States Compared to Waters of the State of Oregon

Regarding clean water regulations, permits are required only if they affect specified waters.

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