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New Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule Set to Take Effect March 20, 2023

On March 20, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will take effect. The rule “advances the objective of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and ensures critical protections for the nation’s vital water resources, which supports public health, environmental protection, agriculture activity, and economic growth across the United States.” Beyond this, the rule will expand the EPA’s authority to regulate bodies of water.

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