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HR 4611 116th Congress House Environmental Protection California Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Licensing and registrations Marine pollution Solid waste and recycling Water quality Water use and supply

Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

Introduced: October 8, 2019 Introduced by: Peters, Scott H. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Nov 17, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 4 (Roll no. 221). (text: CR H5849-5850)
Nov 17, 2020
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 17, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 17, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4611.
Nov 17, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5849-5851)
Nov 17, 2020
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 16, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 474.
Nov 16, 2020
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Nov 16, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-576, Part I.
Sep 30, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2020
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Oct 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Oct 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 4, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 4, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 17, 2020 House · vote #221 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 395–4 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II

This bill revises requirements under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, California.

Currently, the plant must meet standards established under the NPDES permit program for the primary and secondary treatment of wastewater discharged by the plant into marine waters. The city of San Diego may apply for permit modifications, which offer alternatives to certain secondary treatment standards.

This bill eliminates the need for the city to obtain a separate permit for such modifications. Instead, the city may apply to obtain the permit modifications under the main NPDES permit if the plant meets certain conditions, such as the implementation of a pretreatment program.

What's happening now November 18, 2020

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

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
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Levin, Mike
California · Nov 26, 2019
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · Nov 15, 2019
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Oct 8, 2019
Hunter, Duncan
· Oct 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4611: Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4611/
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"H.R. 4611: Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4611/.
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