American Farm Bureau Federation issued a news release following the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement about how EPA will implement the Waters of the United States rule to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling.
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “Farm Bureau appreciates the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a step toward providing clarity in how farmers and ranchers should comply with the Waters of the U.S. rule.
He goes on to say “The Supreme Court clearly ruled, almost two years ago, that the government overreached in its interpretation of what waters fell under federal jurisdiction, but inaction and vague implementation guidelines by EPA led to permitting delays, litigation and uncertainty.
“I’m pleased that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has listened to the concerns of farmers and is making strides toward getting rid of the guesswork. The foundation he laid today is the first step toward creating clear WOTUS implementation guidelines, which will help farmers protect the environment while ensuring they can grow the food America’s families rely on.”
