Bill > HR3897

This bill modifies the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify and expand how water pollution permits are interpreted and applied. Specifically, the bill establishes that when a facility has a water pollution permit, they are considered to be in compliance not just with the specific pollutants listed in the permit, but also with pollutants that are: (1) identified as controlled through indicator parameters in the permit or its documentation, (2) specifically identified during the permit application process, or (3) present in waste streams or operational processes that were identified during the permit application. Additionally, the bill requires that when water quality-based limitations are added to a permit, they must clearly specify the pollutant and describe how compliance can be achieved, either through a numerical discharge limit or a narrative description of required actions. The bill also includes some technical corrections to standardize language and capitalization in the existing law. These changes are intended to provide more clarity and certainty for entities seeking water pollution permits, while maintaining environmental protection standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3897/all-info