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S. 1923 (105th)

Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1998

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Introduced

2 April 1998

Last action

2 April 1998 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]

Subjects

Rule of law, Environment

Source updated

21 August 2025

Rule of law · Environment

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Summary

Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to waive immunity of the United States with respect to Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements pertaining to water pollution control, including requirements for permits or reporting, injunctive relief, sanctions to enforce relief, payment of reasonable service charges, administrative orders, and penalties or fines. Absolves Federal employees of personal liability for civil penalties under water pollution control laws for acts or omissions within the scope of official duties. Makes Federal employees subject to criminal sanctions under Federal or State water pollution control laws, but prohibits applying criminal sanctions to Federal agencies. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Army, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to pursue enforcement actions against Federal agencies under the Act. Requires States, unless a State law or constitution requires otherwise, to use penalties collected from the Federal Government under the Act only for projects to improve or protect the environment or to defray the costs of environmental protection or enforcement. Includes Federal agencies within the definition of "person" for purposes of the Act.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3138)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 1998

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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