NAHB NEWS Weigh in on WOTUS – Tell Feds What You Think by Sept. 27 on a prThe EPA and the Army Corps are taking comments oposed rule that would replace the 2015 definition of the term “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) with the text that existed since 1986. Since the Sixth Circuit issued a nationwide stay of the regulation in October 2015, the agencies have been enforcing the regulations defining WOTUS that were in effect immediately before the 2015 rule. The proposed action would simply continue that practice and recodify the status quo that has been in place for decades. The agencies said the action is the first in a two-step process: In Step 2, the government will propose a new definition for WOTUS. Going back to the well-established 1986 definition allows the agencies to provide continuity and clarity to the regulated community while deliberating on a new one. The comment period closes on Sept. 27. For additional details on how to comment and to download sample letters, visit the members-only webpage or contact Owen McDonough. MEET THE MOST POWERFUL BUSINESS PARTNERS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. Kathryn A. Eren, VP, Cash Management Officer; Lisa Stuard, AVP Commercial Loan Administrator; Maureen Hanley-Bellitto, SVP, Commercial Team Leader; Gregory Pastor, Jr. VP, Commercial Banking Officer; Kim Karl, VP, Commercial Banking Officer; Deep community roots. Unrivaled market knowledge. Unmatched customer service. When a bank builds its commercial banking team around the values that truly make a difference in helping your business and community grow and prosper, that’s more than banking. That’s changing the way you bank. Talk to us today. Visit bankatunited.com/commercial SEPTEMBER 2017 | HBRA of Fairfield County 35
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