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EPA and Army Corps propose changes to Waters of the United States definition

Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days Updated 15 hours ago

The latest in this situation

  1. The Nebraska Farm Bureau filed comments with the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA regarding regulatory issues in Nebraska.
  2. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS).

How it started

8 reports, 4 independent, last reported Sep 11. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 4 independent outlets

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a supplemental rule defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The agencies are seeking input on regulatory options for revised definitions of “relatively permanent” and “continuous surface connection”. This proposal is intended to help implement the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett.

From wlj.net

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The proposed rule would significantly narrow the definition of WOTUS, potentially removing federal protections from many U.S. wetlands. This regulatory shift is expected to benefit farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners who have sought relief from current environmental regulations.

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Who's involved

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IllinoisSpeculative

    Illinois might see changes in state resource management and water usage costs within its boundaries.

  • Myrtle BeachSpeculative

    Myrtle Beach may see lower permitting costs for beach renourishment projects.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. The Nebraska Farm Bureau filed comments with the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA regarding regulatory issues in Nebraska.Sub-event
  2. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS).Sub-event
  3. Administrator defends the agency's goal of establishing a durable definition for WOTUS.Sub-event
  4. ACE and EPA proposed changes to the WOTUS definition.1 source

Coverage

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3 more outlets ran the same wire story