H.R. 2093: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

This bill seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, particularly focusing on permitting terms under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Below are the key changes proposed by the bill:

Permitting Terms

The bill stipulates fixed terms for pollutant discharge permits:

• Permits issued to a state or municipality will last for a maximum of 10 years.
• Permits issued to individuals or entities not classified as a state or municipality will be valid for a maximum of 5 years.

Technical Corrections

The bill also includes some technical corrections to the existing text of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. These corrections aim to update and clarify specific language without changing the meaning. For instance, it corrects phrasing related to sections of the Act and standardizes capitalization and terms.

Implications of the Changes

The introduction of fixed-term permits is meant to provide clearer guidelines for states and municipalities, as well as other entities, which may affect how they manage their discharge permits. The changes could lead to better regulatory oversight and potentially faster permit renewals by establishing a defined timeframe for permits.

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