A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
Public Law 115-100 · S. 2273 · 115th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jan 3, 2018 · Environmental Protection
Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(Sec.1)This bill extends through January 19, 2018, the exemption for fishing vessels and other vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements for any discharge: (1)of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 2331Related bill
A bill to extend the period during which vessels that are shorter than 79 feet in length and fishing vessels are not required to have a permit for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jan 3, 2018Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 115-100.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Dec 22, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 21, 2017FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.