So, What Exactly Is A Water Of The U.S.?
by Patrick J. Paul The federal Clean Water Act created federal jurisdiction over “navigable waters” defined as “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Since becoming law in 1972, debate over what is, and is not, WOTUS has been robust. The Supreme Court’s 2006 decision in Rapanos v. U.S. epitomized the challenges in finding consensus on […]
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Tagged: Corps Clean Water Rule, EPA, Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Pasqua Yaqui, substantial nexus, WOTUS
Patrick J. Paul, P.C.
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