This Week: EPA 3 Ways the Final Water Rule Protects Farmers & Ranchers

Texas had been challenging some of the EPA water regulations because the proposals included mapping small water ways on private land. And, what do Texans love more their land or the federal government? Tough one.

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said this week that these changes were made after revieing public omment:

• EPA maintained and expanded exclusions for farming, ranching and forestry.
•  Leaves out ditches unless they function as tributaries, flowing downstream into other bodies of water.
• No new permitting requirements for agriculture interests.

The House has passed a bill repealing the EPA new water rules. The Senate has yet to act. The Hill