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Expediting State Approval for Drinking Water Protection Programs

New legislation aims to speed up federal approval for state underground injection control programs, especially those for Class VI wells (used for carbon dioxide storage, among others). This allows states to take over oversight of these wells more quickly, potentially streamlining environmental and economic projects. Citizens may experience the impact through faster implementation of local drinking water safety regulations.
Key points
Shortens the federal decision-making timeline for state drinking water protection programs to 180 days.
Allows for automatic approval of a state program if a decision isn't made within the specified period, provided the state already oversees other well types.
Designates a single individual within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate with states to streamline the approval process.
Requires the EPA to report on staff and resource availability to promptly implement the new requirements.
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Print number: 118_HR_3568
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2023-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Primacy Certainty Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3568.

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 2023-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Shortens the federal decision-making timeline for state drinking water protection programs to 180 days.
  • Allows for automatic approval of a state program if a decision isn't made within the specified period, provided the state already oversees other well types.
  • Designates a single individual within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to coordinate with states to streamline the approval process.
  • Requires the EPA to report on staff and resource availability to promptly implement the new requirements.
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. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Environment