Clean Water Act of 1977

Summary

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through Fiscal year 1978 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. Authorizes the use of Federal grants for construction of treatment works as grants for the Federal share of construction costs of sewage collection systems which are part of the same total waste treatment system. Stipulates that the total amount of all such grants shall not exceed $2,800,000. Authorizes the use of a single grant for the combined Federal share of planning and design along with building and construction costs in the case of treatment works with an estimated total cost of $1,000,000 or less. Authorizes the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement for applicants for treatment works grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Establishes procedures for allotment of construction grant funds to States in accordance with criteria established by the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Stipulates that allotments made subject to a limitation on obligation shall remain available until expended. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. Authorizes additional appropriations for waste treatment construction grants of $5,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $6,000,000,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 1978 and 1979. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept certification by State water pollution control agencies as discharging the Administrator's responsibility for treatment projects within such State. Requires a finding by the Administrator that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law. Stipulates that the determination of priorities with respect to categories of projects for treatment works within each State shall be made solely by the State. Authorizes the Administrator to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations for public treatment works. Authorizes additional extensions of deadlines until July 1, 1983, in the case of treatment works based on innovative technology. Requires submission of enforceable compliance schedules by applicants for such extension. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires that such reports be revised by April 1, 1976, and kept current biennially. Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Deletes the 30-day time requirement for public hearings as required by the Act for proposed toxic and pretreatment effluent standards. Authorizes the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed toxic effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if the Administrator determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Redefines the term "navigable waters" as it applies to permits for dredged or fill material as required by the Act. Allows the discharge of dredged or fill materials without a permit in waters other than navigable waters and adjacent wetlands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to enter into agreements with States to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters other than navigable waters and in wetlands other than adjacent wetlands. Exempts farming, silviculture, ranching, forestry and specified construction activities from permit requirements with respect to discharges of dredged or fill material. Stipulates that Federal projects shall be exempt only if the effects of such discharges have been assessed pursuant to the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to delegate authority over dredged and fill material in adjacent wetlands to the States. Establishes an emergency contingency fund to provide assistance in cases of imminent and substantial threats to the public health and welfare. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to maintain such fund with a balance of $5,000,000. Authorizes judicial review of administrative acts connected with effluent guidelines or approval of State certification. Establishes procedures for Congressional review and disapproval of rules or regulations issued under authority of the Act. Requires officers and employees of the Environmental Protection Agency to disclose all known financial interests in persons subject to the provisions of the Act. Imposes criminal penalties for knowing violations of such disclosure requirements.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 March 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-139.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 March 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation with amendment, H. Rept. 95-139.

   Source: Committee

6. 5 April 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 5 April 1977

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #129 (361-43).

   Source: Floor

8. 5 April 1977

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #129 (361-43).

   Source: Floor

9. 6 April 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 4 August 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

11. 4 August 1977

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 4 August 1977

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1952, roll call #336 (96-0).

    Source: Floor

13. 4 August 1977

    Discharge

    Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

14. 4 August 1977

    Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

15. 29 September 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 6 December 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-830.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

17. 6 December 1977

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-830.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

18. 15 December 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

19. 15 December 1977

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 15 December 1977

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 15 December 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

22. 15 December 1977

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #778 (346-2).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 15 December 1977

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #778 (346-2).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 16 December 1977

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

25. 16 December 1977

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

26. 27 December 1977

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

27. 27 December 1977

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

28. 27 December 1977

    President

    Public Law 95-217.

    Source: President

Votes

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 28 December 1977

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  summary · EN · 6 December 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Milford, Dale [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Public Works Employment Act
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of H. R. 3199, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for additional authorizations.
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the conference report on the bill (H.R. 3199) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for additional authorizations.
• related to ← Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments
• related to ← Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments
• related to ← Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments
• related to ← Clean Water Act

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