; and (F) the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2) No permitting required Notwithstanding any provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ), a permit under section 402 of that Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 ) shall not be required for the discharge of fire retardant in connection with fire suppression, control, or prevention activities carried out by a Federal land management agency, a State government, a political subdivision of a State, or a Tribal government. 6. Prohibition on retroactive permit vetoes Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 ) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c) Authority of EPA Administrator (1) Possible prohibition of specification Until such time as the Secretary has issued a permit under this section, the Administrator may prohibit the specification (including the withdrawal of specification) of any defined area as a disposal site, and the Administrator may deny or restrict the use of any defined area for specification (including the withdrawal of specification) as a disposal site, whenever the Administrator determines, after notice and opportunity for public hearings, that the discharge of those materials into that area will have an unacceptable adverse effect on municipal water supplies, shellfish beds and fishery areas (including spawning and breeding areas), wildlife, or recreational areas. (2) Consultation required Before making a determination under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consult with the Secretary. (3) Written findings required The Administrator shall set forth in writing and make public the findings and reasons of the Administrator for making any determination under this subsection. . 7. Efficient consultations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (a) Timelines for section 7 consultations Section 7(b)(1) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking 90-day and inserting 60-day