Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
US Army Corps of Engineers released a final rule defining the scope
of waters protected under the Clean Water Act, or "waters of
the United States." EPA has posted details at epa.gov/cleanwaterrule.
The rulemaking process has been mired in controversy, and the final
rule will face significant challenges. WilmerHale's
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Group is continuing
to review the implications of these developments and will provide
an analysis for clients in the future. In the meantime, the group
is available to address questions.
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