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Federal General Permits Update Bill
Recent Bills/Federal General Permits Update Bill

Federal General Permits Update Bill

IntroducedJune 11, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Why This Matters

This bill updates how the government manages general permits for pollution discharges, ensuring clarity and continuity for businesses and organizations involved in similar activities.

If you run a business that discharges pollutants, you will have clearer rules and more time to adjust if permits change.
Who this affects
Businesses · Organizations · Pollutant dischargers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows the government to issue general permits for similar types of pollution discharges.
  2. 2It requires the government to notify the public two years before a general permit expires if it will not be renewed.
  3. 3If a general permit expires without notice, its rules will still apply for two years until a new permit is issued.
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IntroducedCurrentJun 11, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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The President

Donald Trump
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