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From: National Corn Growers Association <quigley@ncga.com> Date: June 27, 2017 at 2:37:20 PM EDT To: <myers@dc.ncga.com> Subject: NCGA Statement on WOTUS Repeal
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION NEWS RELEASE
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NCGA Statement on WOTUS Repeal
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2017) - The following Is a statement from Texas farmer Wesley Spurlock, president of the National Corn Growers Association, in response to today's announcement of the proposal to repeal the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule:
"The goal of the Clean Water Act is to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters. The 2015 rule moved us further away from that goal. Repealing it is an important first step toward providing farmers the certainty and clarity we have long desired.
"We are thankful this Administration is working to draw clear lines in terms of what is and what is not jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act. In doing so, they will enable farmers to implement best management practices such as grass waterways and buffer strips without the burden of bureaucratic red tape or fear of legal action. These types of land improvements have enormous water quality benefits, such as reducing sediment and nutrient runoff--a win for farmers and the environment. Government should be making these actions easier, not more difficult.
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"We salute the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers for their efforts. We stand committed to working with these agencies as they develop a new rule that defines jurisdictional boundaries in clear terms that are inclusive of the realities of farming."
Earlier this year, President Trump issued Executive Order 13778, directing EPA and USACE to review the final 2015 WOTUS rule, and publish for notice and comment a proposed rule rescinding or revising the rule, as appropriate and consistent with law. Today's announcement is the next step in that process.
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