Bill > HR3899

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide clearer guidelines for federal general permits related to water pollution discharge. Specifically, it allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to issue general permits on a state, regional, or nationwide basis for categories of discharges from similar types of sources. The bill requires that if the EPA decides not to renew an existing general permit, it must publish a notice in the Federal Register at least two years before the permit's expiration. If a general permit expires and no notice has been published, the Administrator must continue applying the expired permit's terms and conditions to existing and potential discharges until either a new permit is issued or two years have passed since the notice of non-renewal. This legislation aims to provide more clarity and continuity for entities involved in regulated water discharge activities, ensuring that environmental regulations remain consistent and transparent during permit transition periods.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3899/all-info