This "virtual newspaper for an aquatic world" contains musings, science, facts and opinions-both profound and mundane-about the River region, its people and natural resources, and their nexus to the Washington, DC scene. Comments and other written contributions are always appreciated.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Irony du Jour
Federal agencies located in Washington, DC contend that they shouldn't be required to pay fees associated with new federally-mandated DC environmental stormwater regulations designed to help restore the Anacostia River. The dispute apparently hinges on whether the Impervious Area Charge is defined legally as a tax or a fee. The legal argument actually has national implications, as disputes over stormwater fees are not limited to Washington, DC. Read more on this story here and here.
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