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ND HR5001
Resolution
Status
7/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Craig Headland
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AI Summary
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North Dakota House of Representatives urges Congress to invalidate EPA and Army Corps of Engineers rules defining "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act
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Opposes early 2014 proposed rule that would grant federal regulatory authority over prairie potholes, small ponds, creeks, ditches, and occasionally wet areas historically regulated by states
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Objects to the rule being adopted despite previous failed similar proposals, two limiting Supreme Court decisions, and inadequate consultation with state and local governments and private landowners
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Claims the federal agencies lack capability to properly administer the expanded authority without enormous increases in staff and spending
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Secretary of State directed to forward resolution copies to EPA Administrator, Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General, and North Dakota Congressional Delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution urging Congress to invalidate the rules adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers defining the "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 06/16
7/7/2015