To exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal land management agencies, State governments, political subdivisions of States, and Tribal governments from the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, Civil Rights, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires permitting requirements for certain discharges of fire retardant.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Lummis (for herself, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Risch, Mr. Daines, …
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