H.R. 4965 (112th): To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Mica [R-FL7]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 7, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 2012
Reported by Committee Jun 07, 2012
Cosponsors
94 cosponsors (77R, 17D) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Sep 20, 2012.
6 pages

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9/20/2012--Reported to House amended.
Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:
(1) finalizing, adopting, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed guidance described in the notice of availability and request for comments entitled "EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act"; or
(2) using such guidance, any successor document, or any substantially similar guidance made publicly available on or after December 3, 2008, as the basis for any decision regarding the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) or any rulemaking.
Provides that use of such guidance or document as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacating such rule.

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