McCarthy testifies on waters rule and biofuels; Vilsack says EPA listened to USDA
March 28, 2014 | 03:00 PM
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on Thursday defended the new “waters of the United States” rule before a congressional committee, DTN/The Progressive Farmer reported.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told AgriTalk that EPA had listened to USDA in writing the rule and exempted many agricultural conservation activities from the permitting process.
MCarthy also appeared to defend the proposed EPA rule reducing the volumetric requirements for biofuels, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told AgriTalk that EPA had listened to USDA in writing the rule and exempted many agricultural conservation activities from the permitting process.
MCarthy also appeared to defend the proposed EPA rule reducing the volumetric requirements for biofuels, Reuters reported.
- DTN/The Progressive Farmer — House Hears CWA Controversy
- AgriTalk interview with Vilsack (Unofficial FarmPolicy.com transcript)
- Reuters — U.S. EPA head defends proposed cuts in biofuel target for 2014
- Environmental Protection Agency — Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ Under the Clean Water Act
