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THE VOICE OF THE MERIT SHOP

ABC is the voice of the merit shop on Capitol Hill! Sending letters to Congress allows ABC to publicly advocate for the views and interests of our more than 23,000 members. By corresponding with U.S. House of Representatives and Senate members, ABC promotes fair and open competition in the construction industry and fights to protect merit shop contractors around the country.

ABC Welcomes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Clarify ‘Waters of the United States’

On Nov. 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a proposed rule that will clarify the definition of “waters of the United States.”

“ABC supports the Trump administration’s proposed rule to clarify the Clean Water Act’s definition of WOTUS,” said Kristen Swearingen, ABC vice president of government affairs. “This rule would alleviate the confusion and delays caused by the prior administration’s policies, including its failure to fully implement the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. We welcome the administration’s commitment to establishing a clear definition of WOTUS and reasonable boundaries on the scope of federal permitting.

“ABC looks forward to fully reviewing the Trump administration’s proposed rule and providing comments to assist the EPA and USACE in our shared goal of ensuring the efficient construction of critical infrastructure projects while maintaining water quality.”