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  • 7 January 2026 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued. "Under President Trump's leadership, the Army Corps of Engineers has taken decisive action to cut bureaucratic red tape and refocus our mission on American prosperity,” said Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “Ensuring that American citizens and businesses can chase their dreams and build our economy without needless delays is a clear victory for our ability to compete on a global stage during the 21st Century.”

  • 12 March 2025 - EPA and Army Announce Guidance and a "WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS"

    On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced a joint memorandum issuing guidance to field staff on implementation of “continuous surface connection” consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 25, 2023, decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies also announced a Federal Register notice publicizing a series of six listening sessions and a 30-day recommendations docket to solicit feedback on key aspects of the definition of “waters of the United States.”

  • 18 January 2023 - Final Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States"

    On December 30, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced the final "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'" rule. On January 18, 2023, the rule was published in the Federal Register; the rule will be effective on March 20, 2023.