Clean Water ReeKs like Dirty Land Grab
Received an update today from Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers regarding Federal Government's grab for land (aka Control & Power) disguised under the umbrella of water. I've included an excerpt below. I had the pleasure of meeting her in almost two years ago during the D.C. leg of my NCBA Young Cattlemen's Conference. Continue to be impressed by the presence she has made in D.C & the work she has done for our state & nation. Those of you in the 5th Congressional District of WA best hold tight to this great asset!
"...last week the EPA issued a "guidance document" which would allow the Agency to regulate small navigable bodies of water. I am strongly opposed to the EPA's decision because it will substantially infringe on property rights, resulting in confusion, permitting delays, and added costs to farmers and small business owners in Eastern Washington.
The EPA's "guidance document" is not only the wrong policy, it's also the wrong process. By issuing "guidance" before conducting any rulemaking, the EPA is violating the principles of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The APA sets the standards for the activities and rulemaking of all federal regulatory agencies, and is designed to ensure those agencies use open, uniform, and fair procedures.
A few weeks ago, I signed onto a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson opposing the Agency's consideration of this "guidance document." To read that letter, click here.
In light of the EPA's announcement, Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), Chairman of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, said he will hold hearings on the "EPA's practice of circumventing the regulatory process." I will keep you posted on those hearings and all other developments. No matter what, I am committed to fighting against the EPA's job-crushing policies.
Thank you for your interest in this issue. As always, feel free to contact me about property rights or any other issue you care about.
Warm regards,
Cathy
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