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S.2194: Fishing and Small Vessel Relief Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Dec. 5, 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 5, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Dec. 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |