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US HR1764

US HR1764
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 03/15/2019)

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