In oral arguments April 28, justices showed potential to favor developer and state in 'taking' NJ-owned land for 116- mile gas line; court will rule by July.
Despite appeals court denial, Justice Dept. says U.S. has authority to take land for PennEast and other pipe projects; NJ decision will have national implications.
With new standard vague for 'non-point' source pollutants from pipe spills, treated wastewater and related, dischargers and others struggle to understand U.S. Clean Water Act compiiance.
