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Administration reworks federal wetlands jurisdiction after Supreme Court ruling

Administration reworks federal wetlands jurisdiction after Supreme Court ruling

EPA and the Army Corps are seeking additional input on a WOTUS framework centered on relatively permanent waters and connected wetlands. The anticipated proposal and 30-day comment period are an effort to produce a legally durable permitting regime after Supreme Court limits, with major consequences for landowners, agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental enforcement.

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Updated Sep 8, 2026