EPA Returning to 1986 Definition for Clean Water
The Biden Administration has decided to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule with a return to the 1986 definition of Waters of the United States.
The Biden Administration has decided to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule with a return to the 1986 definition of Waters of the United States.
Every major farm and commodity group has voiced opposition to the move, which they say further restricts the progress made by agriculture in the form of environmental stewardship.
Despite claims during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would not throw farmers under the bus regarding the Clean Water Act, new EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the current definition of “Waters of the U.S.” must go.
President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on January 20th forcing a review on agency actions regarding the climate crisis, and of the 104 items on the list, across 10 agencies and departments, the Environmental Protection Agency was tasked with 48 areas of concern.
Last week a federal appeals court reversed the lower court decision to freeze the rule despite an effort by the Biden administration to halt the appeal.