EPA to Revise Waters of the United States Rule, Signaling Shift in Federal Protections
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to make significant changes to the regulation of waterways and wetlands in the U.S., indicating a move to narrow federal protections under the Clean Water Act. The agency plans to rewrite the contentious Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, reversing previous Biden-era guidelines. This move has garnered support from various stakeholders, including agricultural and cattle producers, while drawing criticism from environmental advocates. Recent announcements suggest that the EPA aims to align its revised regulations with recent Supreme Court rulings and provide clearer guidelines for landowners and farmers. The anticipated changes reflect a broader trend of regulatory rollback initiated during the Trump administration, with various government officials expressing strong approval of the new direction.
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