EPA Proposes Revisions to Clean Water Act Section 401 Rule
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to update and clarify requirements for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Section 401 grants states and authorized tribes the power to review federal licenses and permits to ensure they comply with water quality requirements. This authority applies to any activity that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. The EPA intends for this propo . . .
Section 401 grants states and authorized tribes the power to review federal licenses and permits to ensure they comply with water quality requirements. This authority applies to any activity that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. The EPA intends for this propo . . .