S 162 · 95th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to exempt normal farming and forestry activities from permit requirements for discharges of dredged or fill materials.

Introduced 1977-01-11· Sponsored by Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works (Subsequently: Environment and Public Works).(1977-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt the following categories of discharges of dredged or fill material from permit requirements and procedures established by the Act: (1) agricultural ranching, or silvicultural activities related to the production of food, fiber, or forest products; (2) soil and water conservation activities; (3) work related to federally-authorized emergency programs; and (4) activities related to federally-assisted projects provided an environmental statement was prepared in connection with approval for the project.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat