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EPA Reopens WOTUS Rulemaking Amid Local Housing and Planning Lawsuits

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What happened

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The EPA reopened the WOTUS rulemaking process, which could result in a narrower framework but continues to create uncertainty for permittees. Separately, housing groups filed a lawsuit against the San Diego Association of Governments over its interpretation of Senate Bill 79, specifically challenging how the association protected areas near Solana Beach and Oceanside train stations from development. Furthermore, the state has urged the San Diego Superior Court to reinstate higher monthly penalties against Huntington Beach for housing plan non-compliance.

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Why it matters

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The WOTUS rulemaking affects permitting requirements and introduces uncertainty for infrastructure projects. The lawsuits challenge how regional planning mandates affect homebuilding and development near transit hubs in Oceanside and Solana Beach.

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Who's involved

  • EPAReleased the WOTUS rulemaking notice.
  • San Diego Association of GovernmentsDefendant in a lawsuit challenging its interpretation of Senate Bill 79.
  • Huntington BeachFacing state-urged increased fines for housing plan non-compliance.
  • OceansideCity whose area is central to the lawsuit challenging development restrictions.
  • Solana BeachCity whose area is central to the lawsuit challenging development restrictions.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SkanskaSpeculative

    Skanska might face altered permitting requirements for infrastructure contracts due to the WOTUS change.

  • City of San DiegoSpeculative

    The City of San Diego could face increased costs related to housing compliance lawsuits and regulatory actions.

  • San Diego Association of GovernmentsSpeculative

    The San Diego Association of Governments may face legal costs and challenges to its regional planning mandates.

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