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Comment Period: Proposed rule for the definition of Waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act

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Published April 18, 2014
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce the publication of a joint proposed rule for the definition of Waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act in the Federal Register for a 90-day public comment period. The public comment period begins on April 21, 2014 and ends on July 21, 2014.  For the Public Notice with additional information on the proposed rule and how to submit comments click here.  More information on the proposed rule can also be found by clicking here.
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