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Faster Approval for State Drinking Water Protection Programs

New rules aim to speed up federal approval of state programs protecting drinking water from underground injection contamination. This means decisions will be made quicker, and if no decision is made within 90 days, state programs will be automatically approved. The goal is to streamline efforts for drinking water safety in individual states.
Key points
Automatic Program Approval: If a federal decision isn't made within 90 days, a state's drinking water protection program will be considered approved.
Increased Coordination: A dedicated individual will be assigned to coordinate the review of applications for Class VI injection wells, aiming to streamline the process.
Faster Pre-Application Activities: The federal government will work with states to complete necessary activities as quickly as possible before program approval applications are submitted.
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Print number: 117_HR_8310
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Well Primacy Certainty Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8310.

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 2022-07-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic Program Approval: If a federal decision isn't made within 90 days, a state's drinking water protection program will be considered approved.
  • Increased Coordination: A dedicated individual will be assigned to coordinate the review of applications for Class VI injection wells, aiming to streamline the process.
  • Faster Pre-Application Activities: The federal government will work with states to complete necessary activities as quickly as possible before program approval applications are submitted.
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. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

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

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