The MAPWaters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6127, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" under the...
Clean Water Act.
The bill aims to provide a more precise and consistent definition of which bodies of water are subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act. This is important because the current definition has been the subject of much debate and confusion, leading to inconsistent enforcement and legal challenges.
The MAPWaters Act seeks to address this issue by specifically defining which waters are considered "navigable waters" and therefore fall under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. The bill also aims to provide clarity on which bodies of water are considered "isolated" and therefore not subject to regulation.
Overall, the MAPWaters Act is intended to streamline the regulatory process and provide more certainty to landowners, businesses, and regulators. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.