NFIB/Illinois
has joined a coalition of organizations opposing proposed new rules from the US
EPA and the Army Corp of Engineers on Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
Along with the Illinois Farm Bureau and other business and agricultural
advocacy groups, we are working to get the word out to members about why we
should “Ditch the Rule”.
The EPA is aiming to expand the definition of U.S. waters
that are “navigable” – in some cases, to even small depressions or farm ponds
that do not impair the flow of rivers. Despite state jurisdiction, this rule
could impose federal mandates for water quality levels in these local waters or
land uses.
What’s most troublesome is that the EPA sent the rule to the White
House for review without doing required Regulatory Flexibility Act processes.
And clearly this would have a sizable impact on small businesses and farms.
To see what
NFIB is doing and to learn more about the rule go to this website. You will also find a link there to submit comments on the rule.
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