"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."
"The WOTUS question has been debated for decades in court, and varying Presidential administrations have issued regulatory definitions of WOTUS that are quite expansive and subjective."
"Unfortunately, that is not the case here. As I have said before, there is no greater example of bureaucratic overreach under the Clean Water Act than the regulatory nightmare of complying with and und..."
"However, sweeping legislation like the Clean Water Act, while certainly beneficial, can lead to bureaucratic overreach and regulatory headaches that often don't make sense to regulated communities."
"The rule marks the third time in the past seven years the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have redefined the federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act ..."
"I am particularly disappointed they forced it on the public before the Supreme Court's forthcoming decision."
"There's no greater example of bureaucratic overreach under the Clean Water Act than with the regulatory nightmare of complying with and understanding the definition of a 'water of the United States.'"
"I was heartened in 2020 when the Trump administration released the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which finally brought some clarity and predictability to the nagging question of what a WOTUS shoul..."
"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."
"Regulations of any type should be simple and easy to follow."
"For more than a half century, the Clean Water Act has functioned to improve the quality of our Nation's rivers, lakes, and streams, and we should be proud of what we have done and acknowledge its succ..."