To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides navigable waters Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C and provides jurisdictional determinations. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Water Infrastructure, Finance, Environment, and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Provides navigable waters Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
- Provides jurisdictional determinations.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides navigable waters Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C and provides jurisdictional determinations.
Key Policy Areas
Water Infrastructure, Finance, Environment, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill provides navigable waters Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C and provides jurisdictional determinations.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Grassley, and Ms. Ernst) introduced …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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