HR 1881
117th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Licensing and registrations
Pollution liability
State and local government operations
Water quality
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Introduced: March 12, 2021
Introduced by:
Garamendi, John
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 12, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill revises the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.
The bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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