On January 28, 2026, Philip Mancusi-Ungaro, former attorney in EPA’s Office of Water, presented oral testimony to EPA about concerns that proposed rule changes to the Water Quality Certification Regulations unlawfully restrict state and tribal authority to protect their waters. His comments assert that changes to the existing Clean Water Act 401 regulations are inappropriate and are inconsistent with the statute.
EPN Oral Testimony on Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations
