"Regulations of any type should be simple and easy to follow."
"We write in opposition to your rule regarding the Clean Water Act and the revised definition of 'Waters of the United States'."
"There's also no greater example of 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' or 'WOTUS..."
"Some States have used this authority to block meaningful infrastructure projects they are politically opposed to for reasons beyond Clean Water Act goals of water quality."
"I am very concerned that this Administration plans to issue a similar rule that would once again place unnecessary burdens on the communities, farmers, businesses, and industries who rely on clean wat..."
"the Biden Administration has largely relied on executive action to advance its radical agenda."
"We must recognize that to move forward in achieving this goal, it is vital for Congress and the federal government to modernize and update the Clean Water Act."
"I appreciate your holding this hearing today."
"The Clean Water Act has had great success in its 50 years protecting these waters in North Carolina and around the country."
"The reason that we have the PFAS problem is because they are so biopersistent."
"We all understand that you need to have rules for the road, but you don't necessarily need a stoplight every 10 feet."