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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
1/11/2023, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1881
Bill 117 HR 1881, also known as the "Clean Water Permitting Act," aims to make changes to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in regards to permitting terms. The bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for entities that discharge pollutants into water sources, such as industrial facilities and wastewater treatment plants.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to establish a more efficient and transparent permitting system, which would help reduce delays in obtaining permits and ensure that facilities are in compliance with environmental regulations. The bill also includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in the permitting process.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance public participation in the permitting process, allowing for greater input from communities and stakeholders affected by water pollution. This would help ensure that the concerns and interests of local residents are taken into account when issuing permits for pollutant discharges. Overall, the Clean Water Permitting Act aims to strike a balance between protecting water quality and promoting economic development by modernizing and improving the permitting process for entities that discharge pollutants into water sources.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to establish a more efficient and transparent permitting system, which would help reduce delays in obtaining permits and ensure that facilities are in compliance with environmental regulations. The bill also includes measures to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in the permitting process.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance public participation in the permitting process, allowing for greater input from communities and stakeholders affected by water pollution. This would help ensure that the concerns and interests of local residents are taken into account when issuing permits for pollutant discharges. Overall, the Clean Water Permitting Act aims to strike a balance between protecting water quality and promoting economic development by modernizing and improving the permitting process for entities that discharge pollutants into water sources.
Congressional Summary of HR 1881
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1881
Bill HR 1881 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2021. Bill HR 1881 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2021. Bill HR 1881's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of March 15, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1881
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1881
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Licensing and registrations
- Pollution liability
- State and local government operations
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1881
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1881
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