Policy & Ethicsclean water actsection 401regulationenergy infrastructure
EPA Proposes Limiting States' Clean Water Authority
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The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting states’ and authorized tribes’ use of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to block federally regulated projects, including natural gas pipelines and data centers. The rule would narrow reviews to direct discharges, impose clearer submission requirements and strict deadlines, and echoes the Trump administration's earlier approach. A final rule is expected in spring after a public comment period.
Scoring Rationale
Official EPA proposal increases permitting predictability nationwide, but mirrors prior rules and mainly affects regulatory process.
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