"This new rule is not a complete solution to the water quality challenges facing the United States."
"I have significant concerns with the final rule, and I would encourage Congress to direct the agencies to implement a durable and practical definition of WOTUS."
"The final WOTUS rule could not have been announced at a more consequential time."
"I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter from the National Federation of Independent Business dated February 8, 2023."
"It is inopportune for the EPA and Corps to proceed with their third WOTUS revision in seven years."
"It makes sense for them to suspend implementation of their new rule until the Court reaches its decision."
"It would be common sense to pause and wait to see what the Supreme Court decides before jamming this through now."
"Regulatory overreach--such as the latest WOTUS revision--poses the greatest threat to these efforts."
"Consequently, ARTBA supports the joint resolution introduced by Chairman Graves and Subcommittee Chairman Rouzer that would rescind the recent WOTUS rule and restore clarity to the federal permitting ..."
"ABC applauds the subcommittee for calling this important hearing to gather stakeholder perspectives."
"This new definition, once again, places unnecessary burdens on the communities, farmers, businesses, and industries who rely on clean water and clarity of the law."