2028 Clean Water Act Regulations 
Circle of Blue
JULY 10, 2025
Due to Environmental Protection Agency regulations set by the Obama administration in 2015, and by the Biden administration in 2024, the coal ash disposal site at the Cayuga station was closed, and the ash removed. It is unclear what will happen if those federal regulations are rolled back, but historical precedent gives reason for concern.
National Law Center
JULY 21, 2025
The noncontiguous state exemption is permitted until December 31, 2028, but per the legislation, may not be renewed beyond that date. Beginning in fiscal year 2028, if a state’s payment error rate is less than 6 percent, then the state will pay 0 percent, and the Federal government will pay 100 percent of the costs of benefits.
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ESA
MARCH 20, 2023
Courts Federal judge blocks news Clean Water Act rule in Texas and Idaho. Before the formal announcement, the Biden administration also announced that it will draft new regulations protecting around 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and withdraw 2.8
ESA
OCTOBER 11, 2022
EPA, Ruling Could Impact the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”. ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. 8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028.
Circle of Blue
MARCH 13, 2023
The Bureau of Reclamation prepares $250 million to pay Colorado River water users not to use water. The House passes a resolution to reject the Biden administration’s Clean Water Act definition. And lastly, the EPA’s draft rules for PFAS in drinking water could come at any moment. “So,
ESA
MARCH 6, 2023
Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.
ESA
MAY 6, 2021
National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for Clean Water Act permitting, dams, aquatic ecosystem restoration projects and other issues.
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