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On the recordMarch 21, 2024
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, after line 11, insert the following: SEC. 4. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) TERMS. Section 402(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(b)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows: ``(B) are for fixed terms-- ``(i) not exceeding 10 years, for a permit issued to a State or municipality; and ``(ii) not exceeding 5 years, for a permit issued to any person not described in clause (i); and''. Page 5, after line 4, insert the following: (b) Technical Corrections.--Section 402(l)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(l)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``section 402'' and inserting ``this section''; and (B) by striking ``federal'' and inserting ``Federal''; and (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``Section'' and inserting ``section''; (B) by striking ``402(p)(6)'' and inserting ``subsection (p)(6)''; (C) by striking ``402(l)(3)(A),'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A),''; and (D) by striking ``402(l)(3)(A).'' and inserting ``such subparagraph.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 1085, the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
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