Tag: Clean Water Act

Critics say that the rules would designate ditches and other similar water resources as waterways under the Clean Water Act, bringing a whole swath of new territories, ranchers and farmers under EPA enforcement actions.(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Energy and Environment

Army Corps memos show EPA water rules flawed: Industry groups

John Siciliano · August 3, 2015 10:15 pm

The world's largest business lobby is adding its voice to the legal fight against new EPA water rules, which it says will add complexity and expense to new business ventures. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Chamber sues EPA over water rule

John Siciliano · July 13, 2015 6:36 pm

The only witness at an upcomingÂ House Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeÂ hearing will be EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. She will be questioned on the agency's regulatory agenda, given that "EPA has recently proposed and finalized numerous regulations that will have significant impacts on the American people and businesses," according to a committee memo.Â (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Energy and Environment

Hearings take aim at Obama’s climate agenda

John Siciliano · July 8, 2015 4:01 am

BIGGS, CA - MAY 08: Water flows in an irrigation canal on May 8, 2015 in Biggs, California. As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, farmers are struggling to keep crops watered as wells run dry and government water allocations have been reduced or terminated. Many have opted to leave acres of their fields fallow. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Energy and Environment

EPA issues new rule expanding reach over waters

Zack Colman · May 27, 2015 2:44 pm

Energy and Environment

Farmers, Congress take aim at EPA water rule

Zack Colman · May 19, 2015 9:00 am

Energy and Environment

Watering down our political agenda

Carla Kalogeridis · May 18, 2015 9:00 am

Rand Paul introduced a bill Friday to hobble the EPA's water enforcement powers that he says are too broad and unchecked. (AP Phot)Â

Energy and Environment

Presidential hopeful Paul targets EPA overreach

John Siciliano · April 17, 2015 10:42 pm

Gibbs said the proposed rule "is a clear expansion of the EPA's jurisdiction" under the Clean Water Act. (AP File Photo)

Energy and Environment

House seeks to hit reset button on EPA water rule

John Siciliano · April 14, 2015 12:03 am