Here is information on EPA's proposed rule clarifying what waters come within the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. Two Supreme Court decisions over the past several years have muddied the waters (pun intended). The rule is proposed to clarify the issue.

Wally Taylor


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From: Jennifer Peters <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, Mar 25, 2014 10:06 am
Subject: [GRASSROOTS-CLEAN-WATER-ACT] Waters of the U.S. Proposed Rule is Out!

Hello all,
 
I have some very exciting news to share.  EPA has just posted its draft “Waters of the US” rule:
http://www2.epa.gov/uswaters
 
And here’s a great video of Gina McCarthy on the rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow-n8zZuDYc
 
Once the draft rule is published in the Federal Register, there will be a 90-day public comment period. 
 
I will be sending you all some sample materials (factsheet, press statement, social media toolkit, etc.) within the hour.
 
Please stay tuned.  Looking forward to working with all of you on this important campaign that has been a priority for so many of us for over a decade!
 
-          Jennifer
 
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Jennifer Peters
National Water Campaigns Coordinator
Clean Water Action
www.cleanwateraction.org

1444 I Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 895-0420 ext. 105 Office
(202) 895-0438 Fax
 
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