“Waters of the United States Implementation Post-Sackett Decision: Experiences and Perspectives”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Water Resources and Environment Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Rayburn 2167A
Agenda

The hearing will examine implementation of the Administration’s conforming rule on the definition of the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), following the 2023 Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA (Sackett), 598 U.S. 651.

Witnesses
Mr. Vincent Messerly, P.E.
President
Stream and Wetlands, Foundation On behalf of the National Association of Home Builders
Ms. Courtney Briggs
Chairman
Waters Advocacy Coalition, On behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation
Ms. Nicole Rowan
Director, Water Quality Control Division
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Ms. Emma Pokon
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation