Friday, March 13, 2026

clean water act

Muddy Waters

The National Cotton Council continues to press for clear, concise water regulations that do not infringe on private property rights or landowners’ abilities to farm their land. ■ What is the current rulemaking situation? The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army...

Requesting Realistic Rules

The National Cotton Council monitored court cases, agency rulemaking and numerous regulations that potentially could prevent cotton producers’ access to necessary tools that affect their profitability. ■ What were some major regulatory issues addressed in 2020? The NCC’s comments to the...

EPA, Army Deliver On Promise Of New WOTUS Definition

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James recently announced a new definition for "waters of the United States.” With the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, the EPA and the Army...

Commentary: ‘Clear’ Water Rule Means Relief For Farmers And Ranchers

In 2015, the Obama administration created a “waters of the U.S.” rule that was so broad and vague that almost any spot where rainwater flows or pools might be tagged as a federally protected body of water. With the stroke...

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