Bill · H.R. 1390· House(119-HR-1390)
Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II
- Introduced
- 2/14/2025
- Last activity
- 2/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II'', seeks to modify permitting requirements for pollutant discharges from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant. It allows the Administrator to issue specific permits for discharges into marine waters provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include maintaining a deep ocean outfall and meeting specific limits on total suspended solids and biochemical oxygen demand. The bill also requires the production of water suitable for potable reuse by a specific deadline. Additionally, the Administrator is tasked with establishing development milestones to ensure compliance.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill mandates specific reductions in total suspended solids and biochemical oxygen demand to protect marine waters.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
The bill establishes requirements for the production of water suitable for potable reuse, which can support local water supplies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Managed Pollutant Reductions: The bill requires a gradual decrease in the annual discharge of total suspended solids, dropping from 12,000 metric tons to 9,942 metric tons by December 31, 2031 (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Water Quality Standards: There are specific requirements for the removal of solids and biochemical oxygen demand to ensure cleaner water (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Increased Water Supply: The bill mandates that the applicant demonstrate the production of at least 83,000,000 gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse on an annual average by December 31, 2039 (Section 2(b)(9)).
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Environmental Oversight: The applicant must provide 10 consecutive years of ocean monitoring data and maintain an ongoing ocean monitoring program (Section 2(b)(8)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Discharge Limitations: The bill sets strict limits on the amount of total suspended solids that can be discharged per year and per liter (Section 2(b)(2) and Section 2(b)(3)).
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Requirement for Specific Outfall Infrastructure: The permit requires the maintenance of a deep ocean outfall that must be at least 300 feet deep and at least 4 miles from the shore (Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+4
- 2/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Juan VargasDemocrat · California