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Water Permit Cost Study: Easing Burdens for Businesses and Citizens

This new bill requires government agencies to study the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining water pollution permits. The goal is to understand how much money and time businesses and individuals spend complying with these requirements, potentially leading to future simplifications and savings for everyone. The study aims to assess if current regulations are efficient and not overly burdensome.
Key points
The government will study the costs of obtaining and maintaining water pollution permits, including fees, waiting times, and compliance expenses.
The analysis will cover costs incurred by different types of entities and economic sectors, and compare costs in urban and rural areas.
Study results will be submitted to Congress, potentially influencing future water protection regulations and reducing financial and administrative burdens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7771
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2022-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study analyzing the cost to permit applicants and permit holders of complying with sections 402 and 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7771.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will study the costs of obtaining and maintaining water pollution permits, including fees, waiting times, and compliance expenses.
  • The analysis will cover costs incurred by different types of entities and economic sectors, and compare costs in urban and rural areas.
  • Study results will be submitted to Congress, potentially influencing future water protection regulations and reducing financial and administrative burdens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy