The American Farm Bureau is calling for WOTUS clarity, asking for changes to bring the rule in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett case.
AFBF Public Policy Council David Schilling spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about how the Sackett case impacted producers, what they are calling for, and the next steps.
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Farm legal expert Roger McEowen reviews the history of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and outlines how shifting definitions across multiple administrations have created regulatory confusion for landowners.
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“I’m optimistic that this agency, this administration again, made WOTUS a real priority.”