S 2356
Define WOTUS Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Define WOTUS Act of 2019 aims to clarify which bodies of water are subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act. It specifically repeals a previous EPA rule that broadened the definition of "waters of the United States." The bill redefines navigable waters to include streams, rivers, and lakes that flow directly into larger navigable waters, and wetlands connected to those waters, while excluding certain features like groundwater and ephemeral streams. It also establishes a process for the Army to provide binding determinations on whether specific waters are navigable.
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Mike Braun
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