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Introduced
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that a permit is not required under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for a discharge resulting from the aerial application of certain products used for fire control and suppression, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify permit requirements for discharges related to aerial firefighting. Specifically, the bill exempts certain discharges resulting from the aerial application of fire control and suppression products that are included on the Forest Service's Qualified Products List from requiring a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The changes are designed to streamline regulatory requirements for wildland firefighters and forest protection efforts by removing bureaucratic barriers to using approved firefighting products. The bill makes technical amendments to the existing law, including updating language references and clarifying the scope of permit exemptions. By providing this regulatory relief, the legislation aims to support more efficient and effective fire management strategies, potentially improving the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Cynthia Lummis (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Tim Sheehy (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 05/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1672/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1672/BILLS-119s1672is.pdf |
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