John Duarte: “HR 7023 includes my initiative taking much needed steps to…”

“This bill provides relief to farmers, small businesses and energy producers across the Central Valley and throughout the United States by cutting red tape, streamlining reviews and providing greater regulatory certainty under the Clean Water Act. I'm proud that HR7023 HR 7023 includes my initiative taking much needed steps to fix inconsistencies in the permitting process under the Clean Water Act. In particular, this bill ensures that EPA permit riders do their jobs in a clear and reliable manner, including clear, objective, concrete limits on specific pollutants or water body conditions that permittees can rely on.” (00:20–00:32)

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