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Clean Water Act Section 401: Overview and Recent Developments.

Clean Water Act Section 401: Overview and Recent Developments.

Authors :
Gatz, Laura
Bowers, Kate R.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 11/23/2020, preceding p1-26, 29p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 for applicant for a federal license or permit to conduct any activity that may result in any discharge into navigable waters. It mentions U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attests that the discharge will comply with applicable provisions of sections of the CWA. It also mentions activities require federal licenses or permits include hydropower projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
147665971