SAB Backs ‘Significant Nexus’ WOTUS Approach, Urges Better Analysis

EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) is backing the Biden administration’s proposed return to allowing the use of a “significant nexus” between waterbodies to determine if they are waters of the United States (WOTUS), but the board is urging the agency to improve its economic and environmental justice analyses to better support the rule. During May 31 and June 2 virtual meetings, SAB members generally agreed with the findings and recommendations in a draft report reviewing the scientific and technical basis...