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A bill to remove a limitation on a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels.

USA115th CongressS-2194| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2017
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act This bill extends until December 18, 2020, an exemption from permit requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The exemption allows certain incidental discharges from vessels that are either less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel.
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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4656: To extend a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels.
Licensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionWater quality

A bill to remove a limitation on a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels.

USA115th CongressS-2194| Senate 
| Updated: 12/5/2017
Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act This bill extends until December 18, 2020, an exemption from permit requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The exemption allows certain incidental discharges from vessels that are either less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel.
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Timeline
Dec 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • December 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4656: To extend a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionWater quality