A bill to modify the date on which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels.

S. 3372 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on May 13, 2010, sponsored by Barbara Boxer with 15 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 13, 2010
Co-sponsors: 15
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Public law: Public Law 111-215

What it does

Extends until December 18, 2013, provisions prohibiting the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or a state with an approved National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act), from requiring an NPDES permit for a covered vessel (a vessel that is less than 79 feet in length or a fishing vessel) for a…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Barbara Boxer (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 13, 2010
Passed the SenateJul 14, 2010
Passed the HouseJul 29, 2010
Sent to the PresidentJul 30, 2010
Became lawJul 30, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-215. (Jul 30, 2010)

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Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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