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Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

USA119th CongressHR-1390| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a specialized permit for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, allowing it to discharge into marine waters under conditions that modify certain Federal Water Pollution Control Act requirements. The permit mandates maintaining a deep ocean outfall and includes a phased reduction in the annual discharge of total suspended solids (TSS) , targeting less than 9,942 metric tons per year by December 31, 2031. It also requires specific removal rates for TSS and biochemical oxygen demand, alongside other secondary treatment effluent limitations. Further conditions include implementing pretreatment program requirements, providing 10 years of ocean monitoring data, and establishing an ongoing monitoring program. A key provision requires the plant to produce at least 83,000,000 gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse by December 31, 2039, with the Administrator setting development milestones. The bill ensures compliance with federal permit issuance requirements, including State concurrence, while also allowing the plant to pursue a standard secondary treatment permit as an alternative.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4611
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-587
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1720
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4611
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-587
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1720
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

USA119th CongressHR-1390| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2025
This bill authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a specialized permit for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, allowing it to discharge into marine waters under conditions that modify certain Federal Water Pollution Control Act requirements. The permit mandates maintaining a deep ocean outfall and includes a phased reduction in the annual discharge of total suspended solids (TSS) , targeting less than 9,942 metric tons per year by December 31, 2031. It also requires specific removal rates for TSS and biochemical oxygen demand, alongside other secondary treatment effluent limitations. Further conditions include implementing pretreatment program requirements, providing 10 years of ocean monitoring data, and establishing an ongoing monitoring program. A key provision requires the plant to produce at least 83,000,000 gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse by December 31, 2039, with the Administrator setting development milestones. The bill ensures compliance with federal permit issuance requirements, including State concurrence, while also allowing the plant to pursue a standard secondary treatment permit as an alternative.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4611
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-587
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1720
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4611
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-587
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1720
    Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II


  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Juan Vargas (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted