The final Clean Water Rule was announced today by EPA and will be effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. RISE Grassroots is currently reviewing it and so far, have not noted any substantial changes from the April 2014 proposed rule which was shot down. The Clean Water Rule significantly expands the definition of "waters of the U.S." under Clean Water Act jurisdiction and we believe will still have a negative impact on public health and safety due to increased permitting requirements and costs for important pesticide applications.
I got this in an e-mail today and it sounds like the EPA is trying to do an end around. "New and improved" regs that are no different than 2 months ago.
