NAIOP Northern Virginia, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) filed a motion to intervene October 18, 2012, on the lawsuit between Fairfax County/VDOT vs. EPA (see Field Notes Vol. 20 No.6). This motion was approved by Consent Order by Judge Liam O'Grady on November 15, 2012. It is widely expected that EPA will try to negotiate a settlement – this action will allow organizations representing affected land owners a seat at the table.
There was also a related lawsuit filed on September 5, 2012 (Occoquan Watershed Coalition and the Springfield District Council vs EPA), which was filed to repeal the Accotink TMDL, based upon a 10th Amendment violation.
More information on these lawsuits can be obtained at the links below or by contacting Mike Rolband. |
