(United States Fourth Circuit) - In a suit brought by environmental groups brought this action against a coal company,alleging that the company had violated the Clean Water Act and seeking appropriate injunctive relief, the district court's judgment that the company had indeed violated the Act is affirmed where: 1) the company did not comply with the conditions of its permit; 2) the permit does not shield it from liability under the Clean Water Act; and 3) the district court properly ordered appropriate remedial measures.
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