HOUSE 1881117th 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: 3/15/2021

Actions

2021-03-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
2021-03-12Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2021-03-12Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
2021-03-12Introduced in House
2021-03-12Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-12 (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 (5)

KEN CALVERT (R-CA)
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
Garret Graves (R-LA)

Subjects

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

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