Benjamin Gilman: “I commend the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Oxley], the author of the amendment to H.R. 5, for his efforts in bringing this…”

“I commend the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Oxley], the author of the amendment to H.R. 5, for his efforts in bringing this issue to the floor. I support this proposal which seeks to clarify the original legislative intent in the Federal Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act of 1990. The language in this act requires the States to institute water quality programs consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes guidance, but in no way requires the States to adopt regulations which identically comply with the specific elements of the Great Lakes guidance. Accordingly, Mr. Chairman, it will be helpful to clarify the intent of this section of the Federal Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act.”