H.R. 3888

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to water quality criteria development and transparency, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Owens · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Table of contents

• H.R. 3888
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Water quality criteria development and transparency

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act.

SEC. 2. Water quality criteria development and transparency

• (a) Information and guidelines
  • Section 304(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 33 U.S.C. 1314(a)
    • (10) Administrative procedure
      • After the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall issue any new or revised water quality criteria under paragraph (1) or (9) by rule.
• (b) Administrative procedure and judicial review
  • Section 509(b)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act () is amended— 33 U.S.C. 1369(b)(1)
    • by striking section 402, andand inserting section 402,; and
    • by inserting after .