Tag: Environmental Protection Agency

January 14, 2022

“Waters of the U.S.” definition re-evaluated, again

The Biden administration is planning to release a new definition of what constitutes a “water of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act later this year. The Environmental Protection Agency...

September 3, 2020

EPA announces new western office for mine cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening a new Colorado-based office that will focus on cleaning up mines. EPA associate deputy administrator Doug Benevento said the new Colorado-based Office of...

April 29, 2020

Final Clean Water Act rule limits waterway protection

A final rule implementing a new definition of “waters of the United States,” published by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers, will limit the reach of the...

May 9, 2019

TWS and AFS comment on Clean Water Act rule

The Wildlife Society joined with the American Fisheries Society to submit comments on a recent proposal to redefine “waters of the U.S.,” the phrase that determines whether the Clean Water...

January 9, 2019

New proposal would reduce Clean Water Act’s reach

The administration released a proposal to reduce the Clean Water Act’s authority over isolated wetlands and other waterways. The proposed rule would redefine “waters of the U.S.,” the phrase that...

March 24, 2017

Trump administration releases 2018 budget blueprint

On Mar. 16, the White House released the President’s budget blueprint, which gives a preliminary outline of the proposed topline budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY18). In keeping with the...

January 17, 2017

Rep. Smith says ‘secret science’ bill is a top priority

The Secret Science Reform Act has been introduced over the years by Rep. Lamar Smith (TX-21). As the 115th Congress kicks off, Smith intends to push for the bill as...

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April 15, 2015

Clean Waters Ruling One Step Closer to Finalization

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have recently taken steps to finalize their Waters of the United States rule by sending the final rule to...