WATER/WATERWAYS: Requests the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources to take certain actions in light of Court's decision on "waters of the United States".

This legislative bill asks the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources to review its wetland regulations following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the federal definition of protected waters. Specifically, it directs state agencies to suspend and update rules that restrict the deposit of dredged or fill materials in wetlands which the Court determined do not have a continuous surface connection to traditional navigable waters. The resolution also requests the creation of a clear definition for "fastlands" that would be exempt from permit requirements and mandates regular reports to the legislature on these changes. Ultimately, the bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens on coastal projects while aligning state laws with the new federal court interpretation.