31 August 2021

NEWS FLASH > Arizona Federal Judge Vacates and Remands Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Water Quality Division

As part of ADEQ's commitment to keep you informed on federal changes regarding Waters of the U.S., we want you to be aware that a District Judge for the District of Arizona issued an order on vacating and remanding the Navigable Waters Protection Rule on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 | Click here to view the order >

The order will have the effect of setting Clean Water Act regulations in Arizona to those in place pre-2015.

ADEQ will continue to follow applicable federal and state laws in its administration of the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Program and the upcoming Surface Water Protection Program.  

ADEQ plans to publish a list of protected surface waters in compliance with state law and to continue outreach on the rulemaking required to implement the Surface Water Protection Program.

David Lelsz, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Water Quality Division
602-771-4651


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Under the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona State Legislature established the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in 1987 as the state agency for protecting and enhancing public health and the environment of Arizona. For more information, visit azdeq.gov.


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