WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) released the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
Nolan said, “Companies operating across all stages of mining have worked to move projects forward in a regulatory environment that has most closely resembled a ping-pong match with ever-changing rules. Our urgent minerals and energy needs are clear, and the regulations that allow us to meet those needs should be equally clear. We applaud the EPA’s careful consideration of federal and state jurisdiction, definition of what constitutes a covered water feature that provides more regulatory certainty, and alignment with the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision, all while ensuring the rigorous environmental protections that are key to any responsible project. The NMA looks forward to providing comments to EPA in support of the proposed rule.”
# # #