Limiting Federal Water Regulation: Clearer Rules for Landowners and Developers.
This law significantly narrows the definition of waters subject to federal environmental regulation, excluding many ditches, artificial ponds, and temporary streams. It establishes a fast-track process allowing landowners to request a binding decision on whether federal jurisdiction applies to their property, reducing uncertainty for construction or farming. If the government fails to respond within 60 days, the water is automatically deemed outside federal regulation.
Key points
Federal pollution rules will no longer apply to temporary streams, drainage ditches, artificial ponds, and most groundwater systems.
Landowners can request a free, binding determination from the government regarding the status of waters on their property within 60 days.
Failure by the government to issue a determination within 60 days automatically removes the waters from federal regulation, speeding up development and agricultural projects.
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