Pence Calls For EPA to Drop Water Proposal
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIn letters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Governor Mike Pence and multiple state agencies have detailed their opposition to a proposal that redefines the boundaries of the Clean Water Act. The governor says it “creates unnecessary confusion,” especially in agriculture and energy sectors. November 17, 2014
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 14, 2014) – Governor Mike Pence and Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann today sent a letter to both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that redefines “waters of the United States” protected under the Clean Water Act. In October, Governor Pence joined eleven other governors in issuing a statement that voiced opposition to this proposal.
“This proposed rule creates unnecessary confusion, specifically for our strong agriculture and energy industries,” said Governor Pence. “We believe that Indiana knows best how to protect its waters, and we believe that the proposed rules inhibit Indiana's ability to manage its own affairs. We respectfully urge the Agencies to withdraw the proposed rules, re-engage stakeholders, and prepare a set of proposed regulations that provide the clarity needed while establishing an appropriate balance between state authority and federal jurisdiction.”
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) also sent a letter to the EPA and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers.
Source: The Office of Governor Mike Pence