Senate Bill 2331
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2331
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill extends through March 23, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
January 23, 2018
01/23/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/23/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:52 PM