Quote-Unquote: House Republicans press EPA on WOTUS narrowing

November 6, 2024
What they’re saying. House Republicans say administration is disregarding Sackett WOTUS narrowing : “This administration is not adhering to Sackett, attempting to maintain broad federal overreach, slow-walking implementation, failing to provide adequate direction to regulated communities, and delaying projects which require certainty under a [Clean Water Act] permitting regime. In Sackett, the Supreme Court provided needed clarity on the definition of a WOTUS, [Waters of the U.S.], reinforcing property owners’ rights, protecting the separation of powers by limiting the authority...


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