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The EPA and Army Corps propose a narrower definition of "waters of the U.S." to clarify Clean Water Act jurisdiction, focusing on permanent waters and reducing regulatory burden on farmers.
The U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a narrower definition of "waters of the United States" to clarify federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, following the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision.
The rule focuses on relatively permanent waters, sets stricter criteria for wetlands and tributaries, and expands exclusions for agricultural features like ditches and subsurface drainage.
It introduces a two-part test based on visible, consistent water flow to determine federal coverage, aiming to reduce regulatory uncertainty for farmers and ranchers.
The proposal, published Nov. 20, 2025, begins a 45-day public comment period ending Jan. 5, 2026, and seeks national consistency amid current regulatory fragmentation.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the rule for improving transparency and balancing environmental protection with agricultural needs.
La EPA y el Cuerpo de Ejército proponen una definición más estrecha de "aguas de los Estados Unidos" para aclarar la jurisdicción de la Ley de Agua Limpia, centrándose en las aguas permanentes y reduciendo la carga reguladora para los agricultores.