National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President and General Counsel Linda Kelly released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision in National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense:
“For three years, the Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action has fought the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which seeks to regulate a broad swath of land across the country, even some that isn’t wet. We are fighting this overreaching and unfair rule in court because it threatens manufacturing jobs and fails to take a balanced approach to protecting clean water. We took our case to the highest court to seek clarity for manufacturers and to cut through the costly and wasteful procedural legal limbo.
“We are pleased that the Supreme Court decided to help clarify what the law requires by taking action on this case. That is a win for manufacturers.
“As manufacturers, we understand the importance of responsibly managing water resources and have been working to protect clean water for decades. That’s why we have been asking for a clear rule from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that empowers everyone to join in protecting our waters. We will continue to advocate a new rule that conforms to the Clean Water Act, protects our nation’s waters and provides clarity for manufacturers and landowners around the country.”
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