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.
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.