Tag: Clean Water Act

EPA under the Trump administration argued that the Navigable Waters Protection rule ended decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. Photo: P&Q Staff

Industry reacts as revised WOTUS rule emerges

August 30, 2023 By

Leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and other organizations voiced their displeasure with the latest Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition.

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EPA under the Trump administration argued that the Navigable Waters Protection rule ended decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. Photo: P&Q Staff

NSSGA: Regulation maze jeopardizing infrastructure goals

April 15, 2022 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and American Road & Transportation Builders Association say Clean Water Act rules are hurting the transportation sector’s ability to fix the nation’s roads and bridges.

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Navigable Waters Protection rule replaces WOTUS

June 23, 2020 By and

The rule – the final replacement for the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule – went into effect June 22 for most of the U.S.

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New definition for WOTUS finally put forth

January 24, 2020 By

The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule ends decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends.

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EPA, U.S. Army propose new WOTUS definition

December 11, 2018 By

The U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army proposed a new definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act, the agencies say.

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House committee deems WOTUS ‘flawed’

October 28, 2016 By

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee determined that the process that led to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was flawed.

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EPA takes hit in Clean Water Act case

June 1, 2016 By

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a landowner can appeal through a federal court system a determination […]

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NSSGA to recognize Grassroots Award winners at convention

February 25, 2015 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize four active advocates for their efforts to influence […]

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NSSGA members lobby against EPA water rule

February 13, 2015 By

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing its Waters of the United States rule, which the agency […]

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