WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 28, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Representative Jared Polis issued the following statement in response to the release of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineer’s Clean Water Rules.
“This rule is a result of nearly 15 years of analysis, a million public comments, and over 400 public hearings. I applaud the Administration for listening to the concerns that many had and addressing them in the final rule. Clean water is essential to Colorado’s $13.2 billion outdoor recreation economy, the needs of the growing local brewery industry, the health of rural and urban populations alike, and the sustainability of our unparalleled open spaces. By balancing environmental safeguards with a streamlined regulatory process for small businesses and addressing the concerns my constituents expressed , the EPA and Army Corps have made a strong and lasting commitment to the future of Colorado and our country.”
Rep. Polis worked with many local stakeholders as well as the EPA and Army Corps to ensure the final rule incorporated the input of those most impacted and minimized unintentional consequences, such as the over-regulation of ditches and groundwater.
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