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

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 12 March 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 March 2021

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 March 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 March 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 March 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 March 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 March 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 March 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 March 2021

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Sponsors

• Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Ken Calvert · R · Sponsor
• Doug LaMalfa · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Vicky Hartzler · R · Cosponsor
• Garret Graves · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
• related to ← To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.