For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM
To: Iowa Reporters and Editors
Fr: Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Re: Proposed revised definition of “Waters of the U.S.”
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement on the proposed revised definition of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) that was released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today.
“I am encouraged by the proposed WOTUS rule released by EPA today. I appreciate their effort to listen to farmers and other stakeholders and address their legitimate concerns about the previous rule. It is critically important that farmers, businesses and communities have greater certainty and predictability around what is and what is not covered by the rule. Now is an opportunity for all stakeholders to take the time to closely review the new rule and provide input during the 60 day comment period.”
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For more information, contact Dustin Vande Hoef, (515) 281-3375 or (515) 326-1616 (cell) or Dustin.VandeHoef@IowaAgriculture.gov
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