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Proposed Clean Water Rule Will Hurt Small Businesses

Proposed Clean Water Rule Will Hurt Small Businesses

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s comments to EPA regarding the impact of a new Waters of the U.S. Rule.

“We were told by the Biden administration that a new clean water rule would not affect small businesses, but comments from the Small Business Administration provide even more proof that the claim is not true. SBA confirmed what farmers and ranchers concluded as well – the proposed rule creates government overreach and will have significant economic impact on farms and other family businesses.

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