H.R.1310 - Clean Water Protection Act

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Clean Water Protection Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste. as introduced.

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03/03/09
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Frank Pallone

D-NJ

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Official Summary

3/4/2009--Introduced.Clean Water Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to define "fill material" to mean any pollutant that replaces portions of waters of the United States with dry land or that changes the bottom

Official Summary

3/4/2009--Introduced.Clean Water Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to define "fill material" to mean any pollutant that replaces portions of waters of the United States with dry land or that changes the bottom elevation of a water body for any purpose and to exclude any pollutant discharged into the water primarily to dispose of waste.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.1310

  • Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
  • Save Our Cumberland Mountains
  • Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards
  • West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
  • Heartwood
  • Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
  • ...and 33 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.1310

  • National Mining Association
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03/31/11
H.R.1310: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt ...

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12/19/10
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House Bill HR 1310, which has now passed the House, covers several areas concerning the future of education (including foreign languages) in this country and provides for the following: national teaching scholarships ...

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12/17/10
Clean Water Act: Clean Water Protection Act

The Clean Water Protection Act (HR 1310 ) is a bill introduced in the 111th United States Congress via the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. ...

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