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US HR1764
US HR1764To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/15/2019
03/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years. The NPDES program, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, issues permits to allow the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. This change will provide longer-term permits for state and municipal entities that must regularly renew their NPDES permits.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
John Garamendi (D)*,
Ken Calvert (R),
TJ Cox (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Rob Woodall (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 03/15/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1764/all-info | 03/15/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1764/BILLS-116hr1764ih.pdf | 03/31/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1764/BILLS-116hr1764ih.pdf.pdf | 03/31/2019 |
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