"A U.S. court on Thursday blocked a federal clean water rule from going into effect in certain states until a legal challenge has been resolved, handing a victory to states and business groups that have strongly opposed the regulation.

The U.S. District court in North Dakota granted a preliminary injunction against the so-called Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in May.

The rule clarified which waters are covered by the federal Clean Water Act. It was due to go into effect on Friday."

Ayesha Rascoe reports for Reuters August 27, 2015. [2]

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"Things to Know: EPA Water Rules Take Effect in Some States" (AP) [3]