To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 12, 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.
What just happenedMar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2021
- Mar 15, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Mar 12, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
- Mar 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House