To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

United States118th CongressHR-1181House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 27, 2023

Summary

This bill extends the maximum term for certain permits issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Specifically, the bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants from point sources, such as pipes, into waters of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E142)

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

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  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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