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John Hoeven: Given that Sackett v. EPA is in front of the Supreme Court, and it is likely to provide clarity as to what EPA's…

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
Given that Sackett v. EPA is in front of the Supreme Court, and it is likely to provide clarity as to what EPA's authority is over states and landowners, in regard to regulating the waters of the U.S., doesn't it make sense to put a nationwide pause on your WOTUS Rule until the Supreme Court has ruled in the Sackett case?
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven questions the need for a pause on the WOTUS Rule pending Supreme Court clarity.

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