MI HCR0031

Calls on the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule that expands the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.

Argues the proposed rule would expand federal jurisdiction by an estimated 3 percent, potentially requiring 1,400 additional permits and imposing nearly $220 million in costs on farmers, businesses, and homeowners.

Claims the EPA and Army Corps failed to complete scientific peer review before proposing the rule, with the primary scientific report still in draft form at the time of submission to the Science Advisory Board.

States the expanded federal jurisdiction infringes on state authority to regulate state waters and undermines Michigan's ability to implement voluntary environmental programs like the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the EPA Administrator, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Michigan's congressional delegation.