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A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

USA115th CongressS-2331| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2018
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill extends through March 23, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 23, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-2273: A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
Licensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionWater quality

A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.

USA115th CongressS-2331| Senate 
| Updated: 1/23/2018
This bill extends through March 23, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
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Timeline
Jan 23, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • January 23, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 23, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 115-2273: A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionWater quality