Bill · H.R. 2093· House(119-HR-2093)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/14/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Ken Calvert
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The primary focus is on changing the terms for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. It seeks to establish fixed terms for these permits. Specifically, it sets a limit of 10 years for permits issued to a State or municipality. For all other persons, the permit term would not exceed 5 years.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
Establishing fixed terms for water discharge permits may impact the continuity and oversight of environmental protections.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of fixed terms for State and municipal permits: This provision sets a limit not exceeding 10 years for permits issued to a State or municipality under Section 1(a)(i).
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Establishment of fixed terms for other entities: This provision sets a limit not exceeding 5 years for permits issued to any person not described as a State or municipality under Section 1(a)(ii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+1
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina