FARMER et al v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY et al

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Case Number:

1:24-cv-01654

Court:

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Dabney L. Friedrich

Firms

Beveridge & Diamond

Companies

National Association of Clean Water Agencies

Sectors & Industries:

Services
- Business Services

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