R-CALF USA Urges EPA to Rein In Overreach on WOTUS Rule - Oklahoma Farm Report

R-CALF USA Urges EPA to Rein In Overreach on WOTUS Rule - Oklahoma Farm Report

In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), R-CALF USA urged the agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adopt a more limited definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA. The CWA regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources into navigable waters. R-CALF USA stated that the current overbroad de…

Farm Bureau calls for clarity on Waters of the U.S. rule - Texas Farm Bureau

The American Farm Bureau Federation asked for changes to the “Waters of the United States” rule to bring it in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling, which called for more clarity in water regulations. AFBF submitted comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for recommendations. “Considering drains, ditches, stock ponds, impoundments, irrigation ditches and low spots in farm fields and pastures as jurisdic…

EPA to amend Waters of the United States definition - Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced today their intent to amend the definition of “continuous surface connection” under Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in […] The post EPA to amend Waters of the United States definition appeared first on Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.