I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 2023 Mr. Garamendi (for himself and Mr. Calvert ) 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 (a) In general 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 . (b) Technical corrections Section 402( l )(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342( l )(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking section 402 and inserting this section ; and (B) by striking federal and inserting Federal ; and (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking Section and inserting section ; (B) by striking 402(p)(6) and inserting subsection (p)(6) ; (C) by striking 402(l)(3)(A), and inserting subparagraph (A), ; and (D) by striking 402(l)(3)(A). and inserting such subparagraph. .