EPA and Army Corps Propose Narrower Federal Authority Over Waterways Under Clean Water Act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. This proposal seeks to further restrict federal jurisdiction over streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act, particularly by narrowing definitions related to 'relatively permanent' waters and 'continuous surface connection.' The agencies are accepting public comments for 30 days.