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119-hr-2093119th Congress

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Representative Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

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Summary

Sets maximum fixed terms for NPDES permits. This bill would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits issued by States or municipalities to have fixed terms up to 10 years and permits issued to other persons to have fixed terms up to 5 years. It would also make technical corrections to section 402(l)(3), updating several internal cross-references and a capitalization change.

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New time limits for water pollution permits

If enacted, federal water discharge permits would have fixed end dates. Permits for a State or municipality could last up to 10 years. Permits for any other permit holder could last up to 5 years. Agencies would set the exact term within those caps. Permit holders would need to renew at least that often, which could add paperwork and reviews.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

CA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

Roll Call Votes

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