HR 1181
118th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 24, 2023
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
Feb 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E142)
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill extends the maximum term for certain permits issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Specifically, the bill extends the maximum term for NPDES permits issued to states or municipalities from 5 to 10 years. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency issues permits to discharge pollutants from point sources, such as pipes, into waters of the United States.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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