States Renew Fears Over CWA 401 Changes, Dimming Senate Bill's Prospects

Western governors and other state officials are reiterating their opposition to legislation that would curtail their authority to limit federal actions that could violate state water quality standards, dimming prospects that senators who are reaching out to states to address their concerns will be able to reach a deal on the issue anytime soon. Western states “strongly support streamlined permitting . . . but not at the cost of state authority,” James Ogsbury, executive director of the Western Governors Association...