Federal water pollution control act chapter 758 of the 80th congress 33 u. Federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972, if such agency provides for adequate representation of appropriate state, interstate, local, or when appropriate international interests in the basin or portion thereof involved and is capable of developing an effec tive, comprehensive water quality control plan for a basin or portion. The cwa was itself amended in 1977 to regulate the discharge of untreated wastewater from municipalities, industries, and businesses into rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the clean water act.
Power of state government to restrict the application of the act to certain areas. Interpretive guidance was issued on september 18, 2014 for those provisions affecting the clean water state revolving. Water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the clean water act cwa.
Federal water pollution control act amendments of l977 clean water act policy guidance memorandum introduction the recent amendments to the fwpca have significantly changed the regulatory relationship of states to federal facilit ies. Watershed academy web introduction to the clean water act. Those enterprises, sewage systems or building sewage treatment facilities that discharge wastewater or sewage into surface water bodies shall. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives. United states department of labor, occupational safety and heath administration general overview. Clean water act cwa or act establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into u. An act to provide for water pollution control activities in the public health service of the federal security agency and in the federal works agency, and for. Records of the federal water pollution control administration. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of.
The clean water act cwa establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the united states and regulating quality standards for surface waters. Sep 20, 2012 clean water act cwa or act establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into u. In 1948 the water pollution control act was passed, modestly advancing water pollution control in the post war era. The clean water act cwa is the primary federal law in the united states governing water. Reflects all laws adopted prior to april 1, 2011, that have modified the federal water pollution control act or that have been codified in chapter 26 of title 33.
General subject files of the federal water control administration, 196467. The legislature further finds and declares that the federal water pollution control act. Summary of water prevention and control of pollution act 1974 of india. Under water act, 1974, pollution control boards were created, who are responsible for implementation of its provisions. Water quality legislative history water quality standards. The cwa was a response to increasing public concern for the environment and for the condition of the nations waters. Fedcenter federal water pollution control act clean water. This allowed the federal government to provide loans for wastewater treatment plant construction, and provide grants for state and local agencies to investigate pollutant sources. The federal water pollution control act of 1948 was the first major u. Federal water pollution control act united states 1948. An act to provide for water pollution control activities in the public health. The federal water pollution control act, comprising this chapter, was originally enacted by act june 30, 1948, ch. Federal water pollution control act whistleblower rights. Water pollution control act of 1984 tuesday, october 18, 2011 dc law designed to regulate against water pollution and preserve and restore aquatic life in district waters for aesthetic enjoyment, for recreation, and for industry.
Federal water pollution control act of 1972 fwpca statute. Portions of this law remain in effect, including the refuse act, while others have been superseded by various amendments, including the 1972 cwa. The federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972 p. Muskier the first national prescription for water pollution was the federal water pollution control act of 1948 fwpca. The epa may not issue a permit for a discharge into ocean waters unless the. To amend the federal water pollution control act to provide for the renewal of the. As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings. Aug 15, 2016 copies of water pollution control technical papers, 195367 6,800 microfiche. Water act 1974 aims to prevent and control water pollution.
The water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 the federal water pollution control act of 1948 was the first major u. Portions of this law remain in effect, including the refuse act, while others have been superseded by various amendments, including the 1972 cwa other notable predecessor legislation includes the following. Congress first addressed water pollution issues in the rivers and harbors act of 1899. Environmental protection for administering the states water pollution control program, so that the state may be enabled to implement the permit system required by the federal act.
The federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972. Originally enacted in 1948, it was totally revised by amendments in 1972 that gave the act its current shape. Areawide waste treatment management planning is designed to attain water quality goals of the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972. A summary of the law congressional research service 1 introduction the principal law governing pollution of the nations surface waters is the federal water pollution control act, or clean water act. The cwa made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant from a point source into navigable waters, unless a permit authorized under the cwa was obtained.
An examination of the federal water pollution control act of 1972. This publication is a compilation of the text of chapter 758 of the 80th congress. Technically, the name of the law is the federal water pollution control act. The basis of the cwa was enacted in 1948 and was called the federal water pollution control act, but the act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972. Executive order 12777 implementation of section 311 of the federal water pollution control act of october 18, 1972, as amended, and the oil pollution act of 1990 56 fed. Contract work hours and safety standards act provisions vi.
It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended. For the purpose of this section, the administrator is authorized to make joint investigations with any such agencies of the condition of any. Federal water pollution control act fwpca whistleblower. The first fwpca was enacted in 1948, but took on its modern form when completely rewritten in 1972 in an act entitled the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972. Portercologne water quality control act 2019 version. To assist the commissioner in assessing a municipal treatment works njpdes permit in accordance with paragraph 3 of subsection b.
Federal water pollution control act us epa pdf book. In clean water act a major revision of the federal water pollution control act of 1948, which had proven ineffective. It served as a major revision of the federal water pollution control act. Subchapters d, n, and o parts 100140, 401471, and 501503. Implementation of section 311 of the federal water pollution.
The rules proposed for readoption will provide a uniform penalty policy for determining the amount of a civil administrative penalty for noncompliance. The water quality act of 1965 and the clean water restoration act of 1966. Federal water pollution control act unt digital library. The cwa is the principle law governing pollution control and water quality of the. Congressional research service summary as a result of enforcement actions and settlements for noncompliance with federal pollution control requirements, the u. State regulation on federal facilities under the federal. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nations waters. The fwpca was enacted in 1972 as an amendment to the clean water act, the primary federal law in the u. An act to amend the federal water pollution control act, as. The federal water pollution control act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable waters of the united states, or the waters of the contiguous zone, or which may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the united states, if such discharge causes a film or discoloration of the surface of the water. This folder contains materials collected by the office of president john f. Whenever an order is issued under this section to abate such violation, at the request of the applicant, a sum equal to the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses including the attorneys fees, as determined by the secretary of labor, to have been reasonably incurred by the applicant for, or in connection with, the institution and prosecution of such proceedings, shall. Download federal water pollution control act us epa book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Filing whistleblower complaints under the federal water pollution control act employees are protected from retaliation for reporting alleged violations regarding the discharge of pollutants from a point source into navigable waters, unless a permit was obtained under its provision.
The federal water pollution control act as in effect immediately prior to the date of enactment of this act oct. The national pollution program prior to the 1972 act the national water pollution control program prior to the enactment of p. As and when the water prevention and control of pollution act, 1974 6 of 1974, comes into force in any state and the state government constitutes a 1state pollution control board under that act, the state board constituted by the state government under this act shall stand dissolved and the board firstmentioned shall exercise the powers. Records of the national advisory committee on extramural research and training in water supply and pollution control, 196065. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article. The priority pollutants are a set of chemical pollutants epa regulates, and for which epa has published analytical test methods the priority pollutant list makes the list of toxic pollutants more usable, in a practical way, for the purposes assigned to epa by the clean water act. Remarks on signing federal water pollution control act. Federal water pollution control act amendments of 1961. The government formulated this act in 1974 to prevent the pollution of water by industrial, agricultural and household wastewater that can contaminate our water sources. Filing whistleblower complaints under the federal water. Federal water pollution control act clean water act of 1948 originally this act authorized the surgeon general of the public health service, in cooperation with other federal, state and local entities, to prepare comprehensive programs for eliminating or reducing the pollution of interstate waters and tributaries and improving the sanitary. Among its provisions are amendments to titles i, ii, v, and vi of the federal water pollution control act fwpca. The continuing legal battle in the concerned area residents for the environment v.
Executive summary of section 208 program for designated areas. Federal water pollution control act 33 usc 1251 government. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. The nine california regional water quality control boards were originally established in the dickey water pollution control act of 1949. Together the ten water boards have primarily responsibility for implementing and enforcing the portercologne water quality control act portercologne act. Growing public awareness and concern for controlling water pollution led to enactment of the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972. Prior to these amendments, the supreme court held held that states could not require federally owned or operated facili ties to obtain state discharge permits. Outer continental shelf lands act amendments of 1978.
The federal water pollution control act, popularly known as the clean water act, is a comprehensive statute aimed at restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nations waters. The federal water pollution control act, comprising this chapter, was originally enacted by act june 30. Proposed consent decree federal water pollution control. Kennedys secretary, evelyn lincoln, concerning president kennedys remarks at the signing of h. Growing public awareness and concern for controlling water pollution led to sweeping amendments in 1972. On june 10, 2014, president obama signed into law the water resources reform and development act of 2014 wrrda. An act to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water for the establishment, with a view to carrying out the purposes aforesaid, of boards for the prevention and control of water pollution, for conferring on and assigning to such boards powers and functions.
No person shall fire, or in any other way discriminate against, or cause to be fired or discriminated against, any employee or any authorized representative of employees by reason of the fact that such employee or representative has filed, instituted. No person in the united states shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance under this act, the federal water pollution control act, or the environmental financing act. As amended in 1977, this law became commonly known as the clean water act. The notice letter alleged violations of the clean water act for defendants discharges of pollutants into receiving waters in violation of national pollution discharge elimination system npdes general permit no. Clean air act united states house of representatives. Article 27 pollution control legislation 1 the competent supreme land authorities or authorities appointed under land law can issue pollution control legislation by means of statutory ordinances for water or parts of bodies of water above ground for reasons of. A primary goal of the act is to achieve by 1983 a level of water quality that will support aquatic life and recreation in and on the nations waters. Implementation of clean air act and federal water pollution control act x. Federal water pollution control act congressional record.
Section of the federal water pollution control act. Federal water pollution control act clean water act. One of the important provision of the water act, 1974 is to maintain and restore the wholesomeness of our aquatic resources. The evolution of federal water pollution control policies. The cwa was itself amended in 1977 to regulate the discharge of untreated wastewater from municipalities, industries. Water act 1974 to prevent and control water pollution. Poe federal water pollution control policies are increasingly affecting agricultural landuse decisions. The clean water act cwa is the primary federal law in the united states governing water pollution. California regional water resources control board 426 u. Covered employees the federal water pollution control act fwpca. State of washington upon its request all or any part of those functions vested in such secretary by section 404 of the federal water pollution control act this section and by sections 9. Toxic and priority pollutants under the clean water act. An act to amend the federal water pollution control act, as amended, to establish the federal water pollution control administration, to provide grants for research and development, to increase grants for construction of municipal sewage treatment works.
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