Posted on 07/17/2015 7:05:56 PM PDT by george76
Today we filed our complaint in the Federal District Court of Minnesota challenging the Corps and EPA’s extreme rule redefining “waters of the United States” subject to federal control under the Clean Water Act, and other laws. The case is entitled Washington Cattlemen’s Association, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al,.
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We represent ranchers, farmers and private parties from 5 different states arguing the new rule violates the Clean Water Act itself, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, and exceeds federal power under the Constitution. The new rule covers virtually all waters in the U.S. and much of the land,extending to every tributary of a “navigable water,” isolated pools and potholes, the 100-year flood plain covering millions of stream miles, and, on a case-by-case basis, any water within 4,000 feet of a tributary. The exemptions are so narrow as to be laughable, if the agencies even honor them.
By redefining waters subject to federal control throughout the Nation, the Corps and EPA have defined their own power to regulate–a power that has no meaningful limits
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In an orderly society, no agency should be able to define its own power. That’s the role of Congress. In this case, the Corps and EPA have bypassed Congress and become a law unto themselves. By any measure, the new rule redefining “waters of the United States” is the biggest power gab in U.S. history and should be stricken. That’s what we are asking the court to do.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtoncattlemen.org ...
During a recent professional educational class I attended the sponsor explained that virtually all of Utah State has now become a “navigable waterway” via the new definitions.
WTH is Congress for? Who are they for? What are they doing? Why do they currently exist?
Ive been around much of Utah over the years and don’t find it to be part of the Northwest Passage...
The checks and balances written in our Constitution are obviously not working . Who has dirt on our reps that they are sitting idly by? There is something behind the scenes Joe Public isn’t privy to. I just wish I could find out.
Parties and dinners. The Washington social scene. Paid for by you and your family.
Congress should simply pass a bill defining the term.
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For all intents and purposes,
“The Waters Of The U.S.” are hereby defined, as those waters
that are maintained for commercial navigation by
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as any
claimed territorial waters. All other waters located within
the boundaries of the United States are the province of the States.
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