To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressHR-1881| House
| Updated: 3/15/2021
John Garamendi
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill revises the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. The bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HR 116-1764To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchLicensing and registrationsPollution liabilityState and local government operationsWater quality
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressHR-1881| House
| Updated: 3/15/2021
This bill revises the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. The bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years.
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Timeline
Bill from Previous Congress
HR 116-1764To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
John Garamendi
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchLicensing and registrationsPollution liabilityState and local government operationsWater quality