EPA finalizes water rule – expands federal authority over bodies of water

The final rule on "Waters of the U.S.," or the Clean Water Rule, was released on May 27, 2015 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The final rule expands federal jurisdiction over more U.S. waters and undermines state and local authority over land use. The National Association of REALTORS opposes this rule change and will pursue legislative opportunities that would require the EPA to withdraw the rule and start from scratch. Learn more here.

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