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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3888· House(119-HR-3888)

Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act

Rep. Owens
Age: 75 years
Utah
Introduced
6/10/2025
Last activity
6/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by
Burgess Owens
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the ``Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act''. It aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act regarding water quality criteria development and transparency. Specifically, it requires the Administrator to issue any new or revised water quality criteria through a rule-making process. Additionally, the bill modifies the administrative procedure and judicial review sections of the Federal Water Pollution Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill enhances transparency by requiring the EPA Administrator to use formal rule-making and administrative procedures for setting water quality criteria.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2

    The bill improves due process by subjecting the issuance of water quality criteria to formal administrative procedures and judicial review.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    By requiring a formal rule-making process for water quality criteria, the bill increases regulatory transparency and administrative oversight of water protections.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.