"The Trump Dirty Water Rule eliminated federal protections on a minimum of 75 percent of streams and wetlands."
"The Dirty Water Rule removed protections of the streams and wetlands that are a source of the drinking water to over 117 million Americans."
"However, we believe that this cost should be borne by those seeking to pollute our waterways or fill our wetlands for their own personal gain."
"The Biden rule recodifies the Reagan-era framework and the use of both jurisdictional tests, but also includes significant improvements and exemptions requested by stakeholders to address legitimate c..."
"The rule seeks to balance the need to protect waters and wetlands consistent with the goals of the Clean Water Act, while trying to comply with the law, the science, and various opinions of the Suprem..."
"Unfortunately, the recently introduced Congressional Review Act resolution to block the proposal is likely to create more uncertainty."
"We thank you for holding today's hearing, 'Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impacts of the Biden Administration's Water of the United States (WOTUS) Rule.'"
"A durable and pragmatic WOTUS rule with clear definitions, that are easily understandable and applicable across the country, ensures the public has access to clean water."
"Manufacturers prioritize environmental stewardship and protecting our national waterways, but the EPA's current WOTUS rule leaves stakeholders confused."
"The Honorable Grace F. Napolitano, Ranking Member, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives."
"Thank you for holding this hearing and prioritizing discussion of our country's water."
"We all deserve clean water to drink, lakes where we can teach our children to swim, rivers where we can fish with family, and assurances that valuable wetlands and waters will flourish for generations..."