S. 2273 became law 13 days after introduction, with one cosponsor, a Republican
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 82 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) (Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 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.
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection: 29 of 2,191 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 15 of 269 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 238 words
- Subjects
- Licensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionWater quality
- Latest action
- Jan 3, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-100.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
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