A bill to exempt normal farming and forestry activities from permit requirements for discharges of dredged or fill materials.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 11, 1977)
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.
What just happenedJan 11, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works (Subsequently: Environment and Public Works).
Who’s behind it
- Jan 11, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works (Subsequently: Environment and Public Works).
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jan 11, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate