H.R. 1027 — Recreational Waters Protection Act

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Recreational Waters Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish a revised standard for new Type I marine sanitation devices ("Type IA" devices).

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make State authority to prohibit the discharge of sewage (whether treated or not) inapplicable to vessels that operate a Type IA device that meets the standards revised pursuant to this Act.

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2003-02-27
Introduced in House
2003-02-27
Introduced in House
2003-02-27
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E313)
2003-02-27
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2003-02-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2003-02-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Recreational Waters Protection Act

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