CSPAN Key Capitol Hill Hearings September 9, 2014
Clean water act authority. When asked this direct question during our subcommittee hearing, the administrations witness stated clearly that the proposed rule, quote, would not assert jurisdiction over any type of waters not previously protected over the past 40 years, closed quote. Under my amendment, if the administration is proven incorrect, the final rule could not be implemented. Similarly, opponents have suggested that the rule is inconsistent with the rulings and jurisdictional tests outlined by the Supreme Court. The administration witness has testified that this rule is consistent with...