OK SCR17

Expresses Oklahoma Legislature's adamant opposition to the proposed Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers rule that would change the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Clean Water Act

Identifies the proposed definition as drastically expanding federal government jurisdiction over land and water resources in Oklahoma

Cites concerns that expanded federal jurisdiction would impose onerous regulatory permit requirements on Oklahoma citizens and businesses that are unwarranted and unnecessary

Directs distribution of the resolution to Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation members, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Army Corps of Engineers