I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2019 Mr. Garamendi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes.

1. National pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) terms Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B) ) is amended to read as follows: (B) are for fixed terms— (i) not exceeding 10 years, for a permit issued to a State or municipality; and (ii) not exceeding 5 years, for a permit issued to any person not described in clause (i); and .