H.R. 2093 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to change how long pollution discharge permits remain valid. Under current law, permits have variable lengths, but this bill sets fixed maximum terms: permits issued to states and municipalities can last up to 10 years, while permits issued to private companies and other entities can last up to 5 years. The bill affects anyone who operates a facility that discharges pollutants into waterways and must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The legislation also includes technical corrections to clean up outdated language and cross-references in the law. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the bill text.
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