The Trump administration proposed on Tuesday reducing federal protections for U.S. waterways, an action sought by ranching and mining interests but one that will likely be held up in the courts amid lawsuits brought by environmentalists.
Source: www.reuters.com
The U.S. mining industry could benefit from a recent proposal by the Trump administration to reduce federal protections for U.S. waterways covered under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The new proposal would narrow the extent of protections in the WOTUS, allowing landowners to determine whether water on their property should be protected without having to hire outside professionals. Once approved, miners may no longer need to apply for a permit before pushing exploration waste into certain streams.
