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I118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1181IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 24, 2023Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. Calvert) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

1.

National pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) terms

(a)

In general

Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows: (B)are for fixed terms— (i)not exceeding 10 years, for a permit issued to a State or municipality; and (ii)not exceeding 5 years, for a permit issued to any person not described in clause (i); and. (b)

Technical corrections

Section 402(l)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(l)(3)) is amended— (1)in subparagraph (B)— (A)by striking section 402 and inserting this section; and (B)by striking federal and inserting Federal; and (2)in subparagraph (C)— (A)by striking Section and inserting section; (B)by striking 402(p)(6) and inserting subsection (p)(6); (C)by striking 402(l)(3)(A), and inserting subparagraph (A),; and (D)by striking 402(l)(3)(A). and inserting such subparagraph..