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Supreme Court of the United States Rulemaking Process Wetlands

The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/Corps of Engineers Memorandum Addressing...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “EPA”) issued guidance on March 12th entitled: Memorandum To The Field Between The U.S. Department Of The Army,...more

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Federal Agencies to Revise Waters of the United States Rule

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The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule is an ongoing conundrum to all those subject to it, most especially in trying to ascertain exactly which water ways qualify under the Rule. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...more

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Supreme Court Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Wetlands

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Perhaps settling a debate that has been raging for at least 20 years, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today in Sackett v. EPA that is intended to settle, once and for all, the scope of federal power over wetlands. ...more

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Waters of the U.S. Rule Will Significantly Expand Federal Authority

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rulemaking on Jan. 18, 2023, revising the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) within the Corps1 and...more

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