The proposed rule would scale back federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act.
By Nikki Buffa, John C. Heintz, Michael G. Romey, Jennifer K. Roy, Lucas I. Quass, and Samantha Yeager
On November 17, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (USACE) (together with EPA, the Agencies) announced a proposed rule that would revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the
Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting environment and energy initiatives.
By Janice Schneider, Jean-Philippe Brisson, Nikki Buffa, and Betty M. Huber
See EO: Declaring A National Energy Emergency
Date Issued: January 20, 2025
Agency Impacted: All
Summary: This EO declares a national energy emergency due to the United States’ inadequate energy supply, infrastructure, and prices and identifies this inadequacy as a threat to national security and economic stability. The EO directs federal agencies to expedite the identification