Articles tagged under: Waters of the United States Rule
WOTUS Rewrite to be Released by September 1
Published June 28, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will revise its final Waters of the United States rule by September 1. In a statement, the two agencies said they are in the process of interpreting the wetlands rule,…White House: WOTUS Ruling is a Step ‘Backwards’
Published May 26, 2023
EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the agency is still evaluating the Supreme Court decision on Waters of the United States. "I am deeply disappointed that the Court is taking away EPA's ability that has been standing for 50 years." Meanwhile, the…Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Landowners
Published May 25, 2023
In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. "In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…Frustration Remains Over Water Rule
Published April 22, 2023
The Waters of the United States rule is not enforceable in 26 states, but it remains in place for Minnesota. "It doesn't pass the southern Minnesota farmer common sense test," said Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad. "It's a faceless, nameless bureaucrat…WOTUS Veto Sustained
Published April 19, 2023
The House did not get the necessary two-thirds majority to overturn President Joe Biden’s veto dealing with the Waters of the United States rule. Congress tried to undo the revised WOTUS rule, but that was met with a presidential veto.…NDFB Praises Court Decision
Published April 12, 2023
NDFB President Daryl Lies is pleased with the court decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule. Lies said U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland recognized the regulatory overreach. "In his statement, he said it was obvious there are constitutional…Burgum Disappointed in WOTUS Decision
Published January 19, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its final Water of the U.S. Rule, warning that the Obama-era regulations will result in more confusion and red tape. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring concurred,…Amicus Brief Filed Friday
Published April 18, 2022
A coalition of agricultural groups filed a friend of the court brief supporting landowners who are challenging the definition of Waters of the United States. The case is expected to be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court this summer. The…Cramer Welcomes Supreme Court Review
Published January 25, 2022
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is applauding the Supreme Court for agreeing to review the Clean Water Act. In social media, Cramer said Congress “never intended for every pond, ditch and pothole to fall under federal control” and more clarity…