What they essentially want to do is regulate any and all water in the United States including water puddles after a rain, water in ditches, and much more. Every spot with any amount of water even if it is after a rainfall, will be monitored by the EPA.
Everyone, especially agriculture is greatly affected by this proposed rule. Now, a person must apply for a permit to do normal, everyday tasks such as mowing, building fence, etc where water is potentially involved.
Everyone, especially agriculture is greatly affected by this proposed rule. Now, a person must apply for a permit to do normal, everyday tasks such as mowing, building fence, etc where water is potentially involved.
1) Reduces confusion about Clean Water Act protection
2) Clarifies types of waters covered under Clean Water Act
3) Saves businesses time and money
4) Provides more benefits to public than costs
5) Helps states to protect their waters
1) Does not protect any new types of waters
2) Does not broaden coverage of Clean Water Act
3) Does not regulate groundwater
4) Does not expand jurisdiction over ditches
Click here for more information on the proposed regulations.
Everyone should be voicing their comment on the proposed WOTUS rule. Comments are due by November 14, 2014. If you have not already done so, you can leave your comment here. It only takes a couple of minutes to submit your comment and name. Each and every comment is read by the EPA.
Click here for more information on the proposed regulations.
Everyone should be voicing their comment on the proposed WOTUS rule. Comments are due by November 14, 2014. If you have not already done so, you can leave your comment here. It only takes a couple of minutes to submit your comment and name. Each and every comment is read by the EPA.
