House Bill 4656
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4656
Congress
115
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
Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act
This bill extends until December 18, 2020, an exemption from permit requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The exemption allows certain incidental discharges from vessels that are either less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel.
December 14, 2017
12/15/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
12/14/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
12/14/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:15 PM