States, farmers seek clarity in new water pollution regulation

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Flanked Thursday by elected Missouri officials and  representatives of agricultural agencies and associations, Gov. Mike Parson speaks to the media about a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Andrew Bailey against the Biden Administration regarding proposed Waters of the United States rules.
Julie Smith/News Tribune Flanked Thursday by elected Missouri officials and representatives of agricultural agencies and associations, Gov. Mike Parson speaks to the media about a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Andrew Bailey against the Biden Administration regarding proposed Waters of the United States rules.

Federal water regulators and Missouri farmers want the same thing from a new rule set to be implemented later this month: Clarity.

The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers recently proposed a new definition of waters that will be subject to federal pollution regulations under the Clean Water Act....