Farmers Advise on Water Regulations: Impact on US Agriculture.
This Act establishes an advisory committee composed of 32 farmers and ranchers to study how federal water regulations (WOTUS) affect US agriculture. The goal is to develop recommendations for Congress and federal agencies to make future regulations more practical for food producers while still protecting the environment. Citizens can expect the committee's findings to influence the stability of food supply chains and the clarity of rules governing agricultural land use.
Key points
Establishment of a 32-member committee consisting solely of farmers and ranchers to assess the impact of water regulations on their operations.
The committee must study issues like conflicting rulings by officials and the lack of clear guidelines on which waterways are subject to federal regulation.
Within one year, the committee will submit recommendations aimed at simplifying regulations and creating 'safe harbor' conditions for farmers using voluntary conservation practices.
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