Secretary Naig: Repeal of the 2015 WOTUS Rule is a Positive First Step

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 12, 2019) – Today, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement in response to the EPA's announcement that the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will be repealed.

"Today's announcement by the Trump administration is a positive first step in providing regulatory clarity for Iowa's farmers, manufacturers and agribusinesses," said Secretary Naig. "I will continue working with our federal partners to ensure the final rule gives producers the freedom to operate using standard farming practices and implement conservation practices without the fear of fines and penalties."

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