Justice Department Defends Army Corps’ Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed the issuance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the Cainhoy Plantation development in Charleston, South Carolina. The published decision paves the way for a major, long‑term housing initiative designed to meet the needs of one of the country’s fastest‑growing metropolitan areas.
What happened
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit today affirmed the issuance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) of a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for the Cainhoy Plantation development in Charleston, South Carolina. The published decision paves the way for a major, long‑term housing initiative designed to meet the needs of one of the country’s fastest‑growing metropolitan areas.
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- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Justice Department Defends Army Corps’ Thorough Review for CWA Permit, Paving the Way for Much Needed Housing Development in Charleston, South Carolina ↗
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