HR 5509 · 111th Congress · Environmental Protection

Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act

Introduced 2010-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2010-07-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act or CWA) to establish: (1) financial reporting requirements for restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; and (2) the Independent Evaluation and Technical Advisory Committee to review and report on restoration activities in the Bay ecosystem and to provide recommendations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on such activities. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2015. Authorizes a total maximum daily load (TMDL) for nitrogen, phosphorus, or sediment for the Bay and its tributaries to include load expressions for wasteload allocations or load allocations using time frames other than daily for sectors where non-daily allocations are most appropriate to implement applicable water quality standards. Sets forth provisions governing issuing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for discharges that include waste load allocations that are consistent with TMDL plans. Authorizes individuals or entities undertaking land developm…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act

Oct 6, 2010

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture on July 28, 2010</p>

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H.R. 5509, Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act

Oct 6, 2010

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture on July 28, 2010

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans