EPA and Army Corps Propose Narrower Clean Water Act Definitions Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Published: 2026-09-08
Category: us
Source: Circle of Blue / Sidley Environmental, Health, and Safety Brief

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed new, narrower definitions for "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act, seeking public input. This move, following the Supreme Court's *Sackett v. EPA* decision, aims to further restrict federal authority over certain streams and wetlands.

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