Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025

Protection of State Permit Programs: The bill ratifies and approves specific permit programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, ensuring they remain of full force and effect (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(a)(2)).

Prevention of Unilateral EPA Action: The Administrator is prohibited from withdrawing the approval of these specific State permit programs unless an Act of Congress expressly authorizes the withdrawal (Section 2(a)(1)).

Streamlined Approval for Comparable Programs: The bill directs the Administrator to make determinations for State programs that are comparable to the programs in Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida (Section 2(a)(4)(A)).

Permit Continuity during Transitions: In Florida, the Secretary of the Army and the State may both issue permits during a 90-day period beginning on the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(a)(3)).

Restriction on EPA Oversight: The EPA Administrator may be prevented from withdrawing approval of specific State permit programs unless they receive express authorization from an Act of Congress (Section 2(a)(1)).

Suspension of Federal Permits during State Program Administration: Once the Administrator determines a State program is comparable and the State begins administration, the Secretary shall suspend the issuance of certain permits under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Section 2(a)(4)(C)).