What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 3902.
Streamlining State Clean Water Permitting Authority
This act aims to simplify the process for states to take over clean water permitting, potentially speeding up decisions on projects affecting water quality. It also sets clear deadlines for challenging these decisions and introduces new rules for court proceedings, which could impact the pace of development and environmental protection.
Key points
Simplified Procedures: The EPA must review and streamline rules to allow more states to manage their own water discharge permit programs, potentially speeding up decision-making.
Faster Dispute Resolution: A 60-day time limit is set for challenging decisions approving state programs, aiming to resolve legal disputes more quickly.
Limitations on Challenges: Only parties who submitted detailed comments during public review can challenge a decision, intended to prevent unwarranted delays.
Permit Program Stability: Courts cannot vacate or halt a state's permit program unless there is an imminent and substantial danger to health or the environment, providing greater legal certainty for projects.
Status:
Introduced
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