S. 2245 (112th): Preserve the Waters of the United States Act

Introduced:
Mar 28, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 28, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 28, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 28, 2012
Cosponsors
39 cosponsors (39R) (show)
Committees

Senate Environment and Public Works

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Full Title

A bill to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

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Last updated Mar 28, 2012.
2 pages

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3/28/2012--Introduced.
Preserve the Waters of the United States Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from:
(1) finalizing 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, or any substantially similar guidance, 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 the use of such guidance as the basis for any rule shall be grounds for vacation of such rule.

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