House Bill 1881
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 12, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1881
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 12, 2021
03/15/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
03/12/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/12/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E246)
03/12/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:16 PM