EPA water chief hoped for 'mild disappointment' on WOTUS

摘要

David Ross, President Trump's top EPA water official, knew he would face universal outrage when he revamped protections for the nation's wetlands and streams. The gnarly issue has already fueled almost 50 years' worth of political brawling. "I like to tell people I was aiming for mild disappointment all around," Ross said during a recent interview. "Trying to find a rule that works across the entire country was really difficult."