The Western Governors’ Association and 10 other leading associations of state officials express "concerns about any legislation or federal action that would alter states’ water quality certification processes under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA)" in outreach to leadership of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The letter of Nov. 18, 2019 to Senators John Barasso and Tom Carper notes "Congress purposefully designated states as co-regulators under a system of cooperative federalism that recognizes state interests and authority. This approach continues to serve the nation well." Other signatories include, among others, the National Council of State Legislatures, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Council of State Governments, and the Western States Water Council. Read, download the letter