Limiting Federal Control Over Waters and Private Lands
This act redefines federal jurisdiction over waters, limiting it to larger, continuously flowing bodies. This grants states and landowners more autonomy in managing their water and land resources, but could also impact environmental protection. It also introduces compensation for property value loss due to federal water regulations.
Key points
Narrows the scope of waters under federal regulation, giving more control to states and landowners.
Requires written consent from landowners for federal agents to enter private property for water data collection.
Establishes compensation for property owners if federal water regulations diminish their land's value.
Groundwater is designated as state water, exempt from federal jurisdiction.
Status:
Expired
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