The Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to redefine navigable waters and limit federal.
The Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to redefine navigable waters, excluding certain wetlands and intermittent water bodies from federal jurisdiction. It prohibits the use of a significant nexus test to determine federal jurisdiction over waters. The Act mandates that federal agencies compensate property owners if regulations diminish property value. It also requires federal agencies to obtain written consent from property owners before entering private property to collect information about navigable waters.
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