USDA updates rules for wetland determinations
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The Department of Agriculture is updating its regulations regarding how it certifies “wetland determinations.” These are official findings that determine whether a piece of land is considered a wetland, which can affect a person’s eligibility for certain USDA program benefits.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative correction intended to fix procedural errors and align agency rules with a recent court ruling.
Who it affects
- Farmers and landowners whose land was assessed for wetlands between 1990 and 1996
This is an interim rule from the USDA; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these regulations.
Agency: Agriculture Department,
Source: Federal Register — read the official document