14 Feb 2019

NAO-REG-190214

Expiration date: 4/15/2019

The proposed new definition of "waters of the United States," which clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act, has been published in the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army announced Feb. 14.

16 Jan 2019

NAO-REG 01162019

Expiration date: 2/8/2019

Due to the lapse in appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA and the Department of the Army (Army) have postponed the planned January 23 public hearing on the proposed new "Waters of the United States" definition until after appropriations have passed to fund the EPA.

4 Feb 2015

Clean Water Act Interpretive Rule for 404(f)(1)(A) Withdrawal

This is a public notice regarding the withdrawal of the Clean Water Act Interpretive Rule, and to help inform the public and agricultural, ranching, and silvicultural communities of the withdrawal. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers want to make clear to the public that the statutory exemption of 404(f)(1)(A) still remains available for use when applicable for discharges of dredged and/or fill material associated with normal farming, silviculture, and ranching activities that are part of an established operation. Withdrawal date: Jan. 29, 2015.

14 Oct 2014

CLEAN WATER ACT PROPOSED RULE FOR DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE U.S.

Expiration date: 11/14/2014

Comment Period Extension for the Clean Water Act Proposed Rule for Definition of Waters of the U.S.: The comment period which was originally scheduled to end on July 21, 2014, had been previously extended to October 20, 2014. Comments now must be received on or before November 14, 2014.

6 May 2014

Clean Water Act: proposed rule for definition of waters of the U.S.

Expiration date: 7/21/2014

On April 21, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Corps of Engineers published for public comment a proposed rule defining the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court cases. Developing a final rule requires public involvement. Public comment period ends July 21, 2014.