EPA Clarifies Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification

EPA Clarifies Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification

While the EPA’s May 2025 memorandum does not propose regulatory changes, it reaffirms the agency’s commitment to limiting the use of Section 401 to its statutory purpose, thereby minimizing unnecessary barriers to project development. Read this article to learn more about the key clarifications.

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U.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years

U.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years

The U.S. EPA said that the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not be applicable for two years while it works to repeal and replace the Obama-era clean water regulation. Learn more about how the rule redefines the federal government's power over small waterways.

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