H.R. 1881 · 117th Congress · House

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced
Mar 12, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 15, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  2. MAR 12, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 12, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 12, 2021•IntroReferral

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)

  5. MAR 12, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

2

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 15, 2021

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Mar 12, 2021

Active