EPA and the Army Corps’ Rule to Define “Waters of the United States”

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EPA and the Army Corps’ Rule to Define “Waters of the United States”

Published Jan 5, 2017Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 83113th Congress
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
Dec 16, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-235.
S 540113th Congress
Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act
Feb 15, 2014 · Became Public Law No: 113-83.

EPA and the Army Corps’ Rule to Define “Waters of the United States”

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