EPA plans to curb states’ Clean Water Act permitting power
- waterfallunityalli
- Mar 30
- 1 min read
By Miranda Willson | 01/13/2026 12:46 PM EST
Citing “regulatory overreach,” the proposal would restrict state oversight of pipelines and other federal energy projects.
The Trump administration issued a proposal Tuesday that would clamp down on state water quality reviews and veto authority under the Clean Water Act.
The rule targets Section 401 of the law, which authorizes states and tribes to assess pollution risks from pipelines, hydropower dams and other major infrastructure before they can be approved by a federal agency.
EPA officials said the proposal would reduce “regulatory overreach” and prevent states from unlawfully slowing down projects.
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