US EditionTrump proposes to narrow where Clean Water Act applies
The EPA’s rule limits federal Clean Water Act protections to permanent waters and connected wetlands, following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling and aiming to reduce regulatory complexity.
- The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining the scope of the Clean Water Act to limit the wetlands it covers, following a Supreme Court decision that removed federal protections for some areas.
- The new 'Waters of the United States' rule will ensure that federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act is focused on relatively permanent bodies of water and connected wetlands.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the rule will cut red tape, provide clarity for landowners, and protect water quality by striking a balance between federal and state authority.
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Wisconsin ExaminerEPA proposes narrowed rules for Clean Water Act jurisdiction
New EPA draft rules seek to narrow the scope of the Clean Water Act by further defining the Waters of the United States. Pictured here is Little Walnut Creek in Waukee, Iowa on May 5, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed Monday new rules to define the waters of the United States, or WOTUS, protected under the Clean Water Act. The move was celebrated by farm groups that oppose a broad…
EPA Revamps 'Weaponized' Water Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will change the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The WOTUS are bodies of water under federal jurisdiction. The rule affects the permitting process for farmers, landowners, and American businesses. “When it comes to the definition of ‘waters of the United States,’ EPA has an important responsibility to protect water resources while setting cl…
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EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers.
Trump proposes to narrow where Clean Water Act applies
The Trump administration is proposing to narrow which bodies of water qualify for Clean Water Act protections. The administration proposed a new definition Monday for what counts as a “water of the United States” and is therefore subject to federal pollution regulations under the Clean Water Act. The issue is a controversial one, with developers, [...]
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