S. 3298 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels.
S. 3298 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 22, 2008, sponsored by Lisa Murkowski with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 110-299
What it does
Prohibits 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, from requiring an NPDES permit for a covered vessel for the next two years for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) tha…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2008
- Passed the SenateJul 22, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 25, 2008
- Became lawJul 31, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-299. (Jul 31, 2008)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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