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Public Law115th CongressEnvironmental Protection
S. 2273Became Law

A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 3, 2018)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

What just happenedJan 3, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-100.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jan 3, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-100.

  2. Jan 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-100.

  3. Jan 3, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 3, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 3, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 22, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  9. Dec 22, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Dec 22, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent.

  11. Dec 22, 2017FloorH30200

    Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Dec 22, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Dec 22, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Dec 22, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Dec 21, 2017Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8278; text: CR S8278)

  16. Dec 21, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8278; text: CR S8278)

  17. Dec 21, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 3, 201849

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

Passed House without amendmentDec 22, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

Introduced in SenateDec 21, 2017

This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

Passed Senate without amendmentDec 21, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

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