What does Preamble of PERMIT Act do?

This Act amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Targeted reforms concern waters of the United States and other matters

What does WATER QUALITY STANDARDS ATTAINABILITY. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify state water quality standards attainability The amendments include review of water quality standards for cost effectiveness of combined sewer overflow controls The Administrator must consider the cost and commercial availability of treatment technologies in developing water quality criteria

What does WATER QUALITY CRITERIA DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPARENCY. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act regarding water quality criteria development. It requires the Administrator to issue new or revised water quality criteria by rule after the date of enactment. It modifies judicial review procedures related to water quality criteria, specifically referencing section 304(a)(11).

What does WATER QUALITY TECHNOLOGY AVAILABILITY. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends Section 304(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendments insert language regarding 'the commercial availability in the United States of the technology (including whether the technology has been demonstrated at an applicable scale)' before 'and such other factors' in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (4)(B).

What does IMPROVING WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS AND AMERICAN ENERGY of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It modifies procedures for water quality certifications related to federal licenses and permits. The amendments specify timeframes for agencies to act on certification requests, generally within one year. Decisions on certification requests must be based on compliance with specific sections (301, 302, 303, 306, and 307) of the Act. The amendments outline required information for certification requests, including applicant identification, discharge details, and monitoring plans. The legislation establishes a 30-day period for agencies to publish certification requirements and a 90-day period to identify missing information. It clarifies enforcement authority, stating that licensing or permitting agencies can enforce conditions imposed on federal licenses or permits. It limits judicial review of certification actions to those involving energy facilities or actions by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with specific deadlines for filing and decision.

What does CLARIFYING FEDERAL GENERAL PERMITS. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act The Administrator may issue general permits on a State, regional, or nationwide basis General permits can be issued for discharges associated with any category of activities The Administrator must publish a notice in the Federal Register if a general permit will expire and not be reissued Expired general permits' terms continue to apply until a new permit is issued or two years after notice of non-reissuance

What does NPDES PERMIT TERMS. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment changes the term of NPDES permits from five years to ten years.

What does CONFIDENCE IN CLEAN WATER PERMITS. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends Section 402(k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the scope of compliance with permits. It establishes that compliance with permit conditions is considered compliance with respect to discharges of certain pollutants, including those not explicitly listed with effluent limitations. These pollutants include those identified as controlled or monitored through indicator parameters, those identified during the permit application process as present in discharges, and those present in waste streams or processes specifically identified during the application process. The section also amends Section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow the Administrator or a State to include water quality-based effluent limitations in permits. These limitations must specify the pollutant and clearly describe how compliance can be achieved, including numerical limits, narrative descriptions of required actions, or narrative descriptions of control levels.

What does FOREST PROTECTION AND WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends Section 402(l)(3)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment modifies the definition of a discharge to include two categories. The first category remains a discharge from a specified source. The second category includes discharges resulting from the aerial application of products used for fire control and suppression purposes. These products must appear on the most current Forest Service Qualified Products List, or any successor list.

What does AGRICULTURAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE. of PERMIT Act do?

This section amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt certain agricultural stormwater discharges from permit requirements. The Administrator is prohibited from requiring a permit for discharges of stormwater, including from subsurface drainage, from agricultural land that occur in direct response to a precipitation event. The definition of 'agricultural land' includes land where agricultural inputs are applied, land with animals, crops, or vegetation for farming or ranching, and land immediately adjacent and functionally related to such land, or necessary to support agricultural production. The amendment applies to discharges under section 402(l) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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PERMIT Act

Last updated: 12/15/2025 · Introduced: 6/11/2025

Author: Mike Collins (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies state water quality standards attainability, requiring consideration of cost-effectiveness and technology availability when setting criteria.
It establishes deadlines for agencies to act on water quality certification requests related to federal licenses and permits, generally within one year.
The bill extends the term of NPDES permits from five to ten years, streamlining the permitting process.
It exempts certain agricultural stormwater discharges from permit requirements, defining 'agricultural land' broadly.
The legislation redefines 'navigable waters' to exclude components of waste treatment systems, ephemeral features, and certain agricultural areas.

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