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Water Quality Certification: Streamlining Permit Decisions

This act changes how water quality permits are issued, aiming to standardize the process and ensure decisions are based solely on water quality rules. For citizens, this means clearer guidelines for water protection and potentially faster processing for projects needing such permits.
Key points
Standardizes criteria for evaluating water quality permit applications, basing them on specific regulations.
Requires written justification for granting or denying permits, increasing transparency.
Establishes a 90-day deadline for identifying missing information in applications, potentially speeding up the process.
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Print number: 117_S_1761
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1761.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Standardizes criteria for evaluating water quality permit applications, basing them on specific regulations.
  • Requires written justification for granting or denying permits, increasing transparency.
  • Establishes a 90-day deadline for identifying missing information in applications, potentially speeding up the process.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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