Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jun 13, 2025
What it does
The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to revise the water quality certification process under Section 401, requiring states and federal agencies to base certification decisions solely on specific Clean Water Act provisions (sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307) and to provide written justifications for granting or denying requests. It mandates that certifying agencies publish certification requirements within 30 days of enactment and identify any needed additional materials within 90 days of receiving a request, aiming to streamline and clarify the certification process for energy infrastructure and other projects affecting water quality. The changes affect states,…
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