Kevin J. Beaton - Lawyer in Boise, ID

Kevin Beaton is a partner of Stoel Rives who represents industrial, municipal, and other clients on all aspects of NPDES wastewater and stormwater discharge permits under the Clean Water Act (CWA), and indirect discharge permits to publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). These matters include negotiating permit terms, defending and challenging agency permit decisions, providing compliance advice, and defending against agency and citizen enforcement actions. Kevin has assisted on the permitting of a number of mines in Idaho under both state and federal permitting requirements. Kevin frequently advises clients on contaminated properties and issues related to sale and cleanup of such properties. Kevins philosophy on practicing law is to work closely with clients and their technical consultants in providing strategic advice and resolving issues with agencies and third parties when possible.