Scott Votes to Prevent EPA From Imposing Destructive New Regulations on South Carolina Waters

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Working to stop the regulatory nightmares caused by President Obama's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today voted for both the Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) and a joint Resolution of Disapproval to prevent the expanded "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) rule (S.J. Res. 22).

"Today, the U.S. Senate took an important step to protect farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, homeowners and small businesses in South Carolina and across the country from the Obama administration's reckless attempt to expand their powers into private ponds, creeks, ditches and numerous state and local waters," said Senator Scott. "The EPA's actions, if not stopped, will cause significant economic harm in every corner of the country. That's why thirty-one states, including South Carolina, have filed lawsuits against the WOTUS rule and why Congress immediately began to take action to stop it. South Carolina families simply cannot afford the confusion, uncertainty and unnecessary red tape caused by an out of control EPA. I will continue to oppose the Obama administration's land and water grabs, because South Carolinians should not have to pick between outrageous compliance costs and new fines or their land and their livelihoods."

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