H.R. 1764 — To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

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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.

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2019-03-14
Introduced in House
2019-03-14
Introduced in House
2019-03-14
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-03-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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

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