H.R. 1881 · 117th Congress
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Garamendi
- Introduced
- 2021-03-12
- Latest action
- 2021-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.