Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021

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Bill Number

S 1761

Introduced

May 20, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Licensing and registrations State and local government operations Water quality

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Summary

Water Quality Certification Improvement Act of 2021

This bill limits the authority of states with respect to water quality certifications. Specifically, the bill limits the authority of states to review federally permitted activities that may result in discharges into navigable waters.

Actions

May 20, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 20, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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