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Comments to EPA on New Waters of the U.S. Guidance
Staff on 6/20/2011
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EPA and the Corps of Engineers issued a new Guidance Document regarding the definitions of Waters of the United States for public comment. In brief, the Guidance expands the universe of waters that will be considered "traditional navigable waters"; includes, for the first time ever, all waters that support one-time recreational use; gives new and expanded regulatory status to "interstate waters", making it easier to find jurisdiction for adjacent wetlands, tributaries and other waters; and, regulates all roadside and agricultural ditches that have a channel, have an ordinary high water mark, and can meet 1 of 5 characteristics. Deadline for comments is July 1.
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