National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1998
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 10, 1998)
National Clean Water Trust Fund Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a National Clean Water Trust Fund to be composed of monies obtained through enforcement actions. Makes the Fund available for projects to restore waters from damages resulting from violations of such Act and from the discharge of pollutants.
Authorizes the use of civil penalties obtained under such Act for mitigation, restoration, or other projects that enhance public health or the environment.
What just happenedOct 10, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 10, 1998
- Oct 10, 1998IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Oct 10, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12316)
- Oct 10, 1998IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate