New WOTUS Rule On The Way

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are now working to amend the final Revised Definition of Waters of the United States rule to stay consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennet says this is a win for farmers across the country. “The EPA has to go back to the drawing board and create a tighter and more focused scope as to what a Water of the U.S. is and what bodies of water they think they have regulatory authority over.” EPA has recently acknowledged the Supreme Court Ruling and intend to issue a revised ruling by September of this year. “Farm Bureau will remain engaged continuing to communicate on behalf of our members,” said Bennett.