Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 14, 2019Environmental Protection
H.R. 1764
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMar 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3](D-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors6 D4 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2019
- Mar 15, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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