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H.R.4656: Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 14, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 14, 2017
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 15, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Dec. 14, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Dec. 14, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) |