Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
November 01, 2026
November 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49486) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Clean Water Act Permitting: Overview and Policy Issues" by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), is the principal federal law in the United States governing water pollutio . . .
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), is the principal federal law in the United States governing water pollutio . . .