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Wetland debate still far from over

Journal Article · · Environmental Protection
OSTI ID:415164
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes a comprehensive regulatory program administered by the Army Corps of Engineers and US EPA for the `discharge of dredged or fill material` into `waters of the United States`. The term wetlands is never defined and appears only three times in the statute. However, it`s reach is expansive. Regulations and the courts have defined the waters of the United States phrase to include certain wetlands. Developers, farmers and local governments have found something lacking in section 404 of the Clean Water Act and continue to seek reform that would more closely benefit their interests.
OSTI ID:
415164
Journal Information:
Environmental Protection, Journal Name: Environmental Protection Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 5; ISSN 1057-4298; ISSN ENPRET
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English