In a bold move that could turbocharge U.S. energy production, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dropped a proposed revision to the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition on November 17, 2025. This is in direct response to the Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett v. EPA ruling, stripping away regulatory overreach that has strangled development for years. For the oil and natural gas industry, this proposal isn’t about rolling back protections. it’s about restoring common sense, slashing red tape, and paving the way for the energy abundance America desperately needs.