H.R. 1181 · 118th 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
Feb 24, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

5
  1. FEB 27, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  2. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E142)

  5. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

2

Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 27, 2023

Active

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Feb 24, 2023

Active