Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

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Congressional Summary of HR 5078

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 - Prohibits the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:

  • developing, finalizing, adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed rule entitled, "Definition of 'Waters of the United States' Under the Clean Water Act," issued on April 21, 2014, or the proposed guidance entitled, "Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected By the Clean Water Act," dated February 17, 2012; or
  • using the proposed rule or proposed guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar proposed rule or guidance as the basis for any rulemaking or decision regarding the scope or enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to withdraw the interpretive rule entitled, "Notice of Availability Regarding the Exemption from Permitting Under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices," issued on April 21, 2014.

Requires the Army Corps and the EPA to: (1) consult with relevant state and local officials to develop recommendations for a regulatory proposal that would identify the scope of waters covered under the Clean Water Act and the scope of waters not covered; (2) provide for the public review and comment of a draft report that includes a recommendation only if consensus has been reached with regard to the recommendation among the Army Corps, the EPA, and state and local officials; (3) publish a final report; and (4) report to Congress on the recommendations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5078

Bill HR 5078 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2014. Bill HR 5078 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2014.  Bill HR 5078's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 559. as of September 11, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5078

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
120
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
115
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5078

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural conservation and pollutionArmy Corps of EngineersCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsWater quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5078

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014
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