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HR 3238 105th Congress House

NPDES Permit Gap Prevention Act of 1998

Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prevent lapses in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.

Introduced: February 12, 1998 Introduced by: Sessions, Pete Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection LawLicensesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWaste disposal in rivers, lakes, etc.
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Waste disposal in the oceanWater Resources DevelopmentWater pollution control
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

NPDES Permit Gap Prevention Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or a State with an approved permit program does not reissue or withdraw a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit on or before the permit's expiration date, the permit shall remain in full force and effect and new discharges may be authorized under such permit until reissued or withdrawn.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 1
COMBEST, LARRY
· Feb 12, 1998
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Feb 12, 1998
SANDLIN, MAX
· Feb 12, 1998
TURNER, JIM
· Feb 12, 1998
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