2020 ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule narrows federal authority and may open opportunity for development
By EsqSocial Corporation 16/10/20
Pursuant to authority granted under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army (Army Corps) finalized revisions to the final Navigable Waters Protection Rule and the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) contained in that rule. The rule became effective in all states, with the exception of Colorado, on June 22, 2020. This new rule streamlines the definition of WOTUS and provides clearer guidance for property owners,...
By: Thompson Coburn LLP