On the recordFebruary 7, 2023
Importantly, this definition is used for determining who must obtain a Clean Water Act section 404 'dredge and fill' permit, which is well known for being a costly and time-consuming process.
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congress.govImportantly, this definition is used for determining who must obtain a Clean Water Act section 404 'dredge and fill' permit, which is well known for being a costly and time-consuming process.
Rouzer explains the significance of the WOTUS definition for permits.
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Thank you, Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, for convening this important hearing.
we must have environmental protection and economic development--this critical balance that protects the environment without unnecessarily hampering our economy and private property rights.
The Clean Water Act was never envisioned for the Federal Government to have control over every ditch and mud puddle.
I remain concerned about the lack of transparency and lack of consistency with which this revised definition has been implemented.