EPA Finalizes Changes to WOTUS Rule; Removes Significant-Nexus Jurisdiction Test

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : "The agencies are issuing this amendment to the 2023 rule expeditiously -- three months after the Supreme Court decision -- to provide clarity and a path forward consistent with the ruling," EPA said in a news release.
50% : The agencies will work with state, tribal and local partners to safeguard waters in need of protection following the Sackett v. EPA decision and will continue to use all available tools to protect public health and provide clarity for stakeholders."
46% : "While I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision in the Sackett case, EPA and Army (Corps of Engineers) have an obligation to apply this decision alongside our state co-regulators, tribes and partners," EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a news release.
43% : EPA will never waver from our responsibility to ensure clean water for all.

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