"Obama Announces New Rule Limiting Water Pollution"

"President Obama on Wednesday announced a sweeping new clean water regulation meant to restore the federal government’s authority to limit pollution in the nation’s rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands.

The rule, which would apply to about 60 percent of the nation’s bodies of water, comes as part of a broader effort by Mr. Obama to use his executive authority to build a major environmental legacy, without requiring new legislation from the Republican-controlled Congress.

But it also opened up a broad new front for attacks from business interests like farmers, property developers, fertilizer and pesticide makers, oil and gas producers and golf course owners, who contend that the rule would stifle economic growth and intrude on property owners’ rights."

Coral Davenport reports for the New York Times May 27, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Obama Administration Issues New Water Protection Rule" (Reuters)

"White House Finalizes Clean Water Rule, Setting Up Clash With Congress" (McClatchy Washington Bureau)

"EPA Chief: We Made ‘Substantial Changes’ To Water Regulations" (The Hill)

"GOP Vows To Fight Against Obama’s ‘Power Grab’ Water Rule" (The Hill)