Articles tagged under: Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Courts Will Determine Legality of WOTUS Replacement Rule
Published January 26, 2020
If there are legal challenges, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says there is the potential for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to be considered by the Supreme Court. "It will be important at some point for the Supreme Court to…Legal Challenges Expected for New Rule
Published January 26, 2020
Environmental groups aren’t a fan of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Earthjustice says they’ll use every tool available to defend the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Working Group says President Trump is damaging the nation’s drink water supply and turning…Stenehjem’s Take on the Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Published January 26, 2020
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is in the process of reviewing the text of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. According to Stenehjem, this new definition is an improvement from the Obama-administration rule, partially because of states being able to…Burgum: States Can Now Manage Waters Effectively
Published January 24, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule provides clarity and common sense for landowners. According to Burgum, the new rule can work with North Dakota regulations and states can now manage their own waters effectively.EPA Replaces the Waters of the United States Rule
Published January 23, 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency replaced the Waters of the United States Rule. The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule clarifies federal and state protected waters. There are four categories of jurisdictional waters under federal protection. Those include territorial and traditional navigable…