Proposed Rules Changes to the Clean Water Act

USEPA is proposing rules changes to the Clean Water Act.  They say that the changes are necessary because of court rulings in 2001 and 2006 on the definition of Waters of the United States.  This Los Angeles Times Article says environmental interests like the new rules because they expand jurisdictional waters.  EPA says it is mainly for clarification.  Farm Bureau thinks it expands the reach of the federal government unnecessarily.  Agweb has some nice links in their article.  Illinois Farm Bureau explains their reservation in a recent article. Keep an  eye out for an opportunity to comment.