Industry Groups At Odds On NWP Modifications In Corps Reissuance Effort

Industry groups appear to be split on whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should modify its existing Clean Water Act (CWA) nationwide permits (NWP) framework when it reissues them ahead a looming March 2026 deadline, with some groups calling for expanding their reach while others seek to maintain the current permit structure. During recent meetings hosted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), industry groups generally urged the Trump administration to finalize the NWPs -- general permits authorizing...