AEMA Hails Sackett v. EPA Decision

Unanimous Ruling Spells Doom for Biden WOTUS Rule    

Spokane, WA – The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) reacted to this morning’s unanimous decision from the Supreme Court of the United States in the case Sackett v. EPA. The Sackett ruling will significantly affect how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) apply and enforce the Clean Water Act, particularly regarding wetlands.  

“Today’s ruling from the Supreme Court restores some common sense and clarity to how the Clean Water Act is implemented,” said AEMA Executive Director Mark Compton. “By rejecting the so-called ‘significant nexus test,’ this decision will help industries like ours better and more easily understand whether waters fall under federal jurisdiction or will be regulated by the states. The court also served notice that the Biden administration’s WOTUS rule is overly broad and must be revised. We are very pleased with today’s outcome.”