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S 1014119th CongressIntroduced
Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Economy & TaxesEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025 ratifies existing state permit programs for dredged or fill material discharges under the Clean Water Act, prohibits EPA from revoking these without congressional approval, and clarifies permitting processes.
Key Points
- 1Ratifies Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida's EPA-approved dredged/fill material discharge permit programs
- 2Bars EPA from withdrawing program approvals unless explicitly authorized by post-enactment Congressional legislation
- 3Establishes a 90-day transition period allowing dual permitting by Florida and the Army Corps
Impact Areas
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Army Corps of EngineersStates with approved permit programs (MI, NJ, FL)Construction and development projects requiring dredge/fill permits
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