The State of the Union was held on Tuesday of this week, but the President failed to address important environmental concerns, including climate change. Infrastructure was discussed as well, including the President's proposed budget of $1.5 trillion for the nation's infrastructure needs.
Earlier in the day, Scott Pruitt testified in front of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. His testimony included questions regarding the on-going "War on Lead" and both the Clean Air and Water Acts. He was in full support of finalizing the delay of the Waters of the United States Rule.
The Waters of the United States Rule has been in recent news due to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' two-year delay on what the Obama Administration had enacted. The administration is advocating to fully repeal the rule which has been a cause of concern because of the effect it could have on various bodies of water in the region.
