H.R. 1181 · 118th 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
- 2023-02-24
- Latest action
- 2023-02-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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.