Comment Time for WOTUS Revisions

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army have proposed a revised definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 14, will be open for public comment until April 15.

This proposed rule is intended to bring predictability to the CWA by better clarifying what qualifies as “waters of the United States.” The proposed revision is also intended to clarify the overall objective of the CWA, which is to restore and maintain the quality of the nation’s waters while respecting state and tribal authority over land and water resources.

Find out how to review the rule and comment at FarmEquip.org/CWA.