S. 3481 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution.
S. 3481 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 10, 2010, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 3 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
- Jun 10, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 111-378
What it does
Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to provide that reasonable service charges applicable to federal entities for water pollution include any reasonable nondiscriminatory fee, charge, or assessment that is: (1) based on some fair approximation of the proportionate contribution of the property or facility to stormwater pollution; and (2) used to pay or reimburse the costs assoc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-378. (Jan 4, 2011)
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