A bill to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to exempt certain activities from the permit requirement under such section.

Summary

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt farming, silviculture, ranching, and emergency construction activities from permit requirements for discharge of dredge or fill material. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue general permits for discharges of dredged or fill material for activities which have a minimal adverse environmental impact.

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Timeline

1. 2 July 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 July 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 July 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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