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Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1995

Introduced: January 4, 1995 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 6, 1995
See H.R.961.
Jan 20, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Facilities Clean Water Compliance Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to waive immunity of the United States with respect to Federal, State, interstate, and local requirements, administrative authorities, sanctions, and penalties concerning water pollution control.

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. Permits the imposition of civil penalties or the issuance of compliance orders against Federal agencies determined to be in violation of specified water pollution control or permit requirements. Authorizes the suspension or revocation of permits. Provides for the deposit of penalties into a fund to be used for water remediation and other restorative and preventive projects at Federal facilities.

Includes Federal agencies within the definition of "person" for purposes of such Act.

What's happening now April 6, 1995

See H.R.961.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1