HR 1821 · 117th Congress · Environmental Protection

RURAL Act

Introduced 2021-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.(2021-05-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reducing Unnecessary Regulations on Agricultural Lands Act or the RURAL Act This bill modifies requirements governing the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency or states from requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of pesticides into navigable waters if the pesticides are (1) registered, (2) used for their intended purposes, and (3) used in compliance with their pesticide label requirements. The bill establishes exemptions from this prohibition.…

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