To extend a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels.

United States115th CongressHR-4656House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 15, 2017

Summary

Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act This bill extends until December 18, 2020, an exemption from permit requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The exemption allows certain incidental discharges from vessels that are either less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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