Bill > HR3901

This bill aims to address the backlog of permit applications and jurisdictional determinations related to water pollution control by directing the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Corps of Engineers, to take swift action within 60 days of the bill's enactment. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary to expedite procedures and reallocate or add personnel and resources as needed to eliminate the existing backlog of two types of applications: (1) permits under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, which regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and (2) requests for jurisdictional determinations, which are official assessments by the Corps of Engineers that clarify whether a particular area or body of water falls under federal regulatory jurisdiction. The goal is to reduce administrative delays and improve the efficiency of the permitting and jurisdictional determination process for water-related projects and environmental assessments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

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