Industry Faces Significant Uncertainty Amid Lack Of EPA WOTUS Guidance

Farm and building industry groups are telling House lawmakers of widespread uncertainty as a result of EPA’s failure to issue guidance implementing its amended “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule and are urging Congress to codify the high court’s Sackett decision that narrowed WOTUS’ reach and clearly define terms laid out in the ruling. EPA’s failure to provide clear direction to the public on WOTUS “is creating significant uncertainty on the ground and delaying important projects,” Courtney Briggs...