Bill > HR3422

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make changes to the water quality certification process. The key provisions include: 1) Clarifying that the certification applies to any discharge made by the applicant into navigable waters, rather than just the overall activity; 2) Requiring the certifying state, interstate agency, or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish the specific requirements for certification and base their decision only on the applicable provisions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 of the Act; 3) Shortening the timeline for the certifying entity to identify additional information needed to make a final decision; and 4) Specifying that any limitations or requirements in the certification shall become conditions of the federal license or permit.