HOUSE 1764116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

Last Action: 3/15/2019

Actions

2019-03-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2019-03-14Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-03-14Introduced in House
2019-03-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-14 (00)

This bill revises the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.

The bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years.

Cosponsors (10)

KEN CALVERT (R-CA)
Rob Woodall (R-GA)
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
TJ Cox (D-CA)
ZOE LOFGREN (D-CA)
LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD (D-CA)
ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
Harley Rouda (D-CA)
Angie Craig (D-MN)
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)

Subjects

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Licensing and registrations
Pollution liability
State and local government operations
Water quality

Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.