Bill > HR9218

This bill establishes a federal program of cumulative impact assessments under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. The key provisions are: 1. For the Clean Water Act, the bill requires the EPA Administrator to analyze existing water quality and potential cumulative impacts of a proposed discharge when issuing or renewing a permit, and deny permits if there is not a reasonable certainty of no harm to the general population or susceptible subpopulations. 2. For the Clean Air Act, the bill defines "cumulative impacts" and requires permit authorities to evaluate the potential cumulative impacts of major sources, considering other pollution sources and risk factors within the community. Permits may be denied or require additional controls if there is not a reasonable certainty of no harm to the general population or susceptible subpopulations. 3. The bill also requires major source permit applicants to submit a cumulative impacts analysis evaluating community demographics, air/soil/water quality, and potential public health effects. 4. Additionally, the bill establishes criteria for determining if an applicant is a "persistent violator" under the Clean Air Act, and requires them to submit a compliance plan to address past violations before a permit can be issued or renewed.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9218/all-info