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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House committee actions |
| 2021-03-12 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2021-03-12 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |