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EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Daly, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The agency's request for additional comments is unusual and reflects the complexity of the issue. A federal agency is seeking more input from the public.
A federal agency is seeking more input from the public. This comes as it attempts to redefine a key aspect of a major law. The law in question is related to clean water and has been the subject of much debate.
A proposal was put forth nearly a year ago, but the agency is still working to finalize the details. The agency's request for additional comments is unusual and reflects the complexity of the issue. Further information is available for those looking for more details on the proposal and the agency's efforts to move forward.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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