Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
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HR 4278 — Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to replace a requirement that a permit be obtained for any discharge of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters incidental to any activity having as its purpose bringing an area of such waters into a use to which it was not previously subject and where the flow or circulation of such waters may be impaired or the reach of such waters may be reduced with a requirement that a permit be obtained for any such discharge that is not currently exempted from permit requirements.
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Read HR 4278 on the official United States source →Action History
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.
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Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-683.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 19.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsors
- Robert Hurt · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4278 do?
- Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to replace a requirement that a permit be obtained for any discharge of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters incidental to any activity having as its purpose bringing an area of such waters into a use to which it was not previously subject and where the flow or circulation of such waters may be impaired or the reach of such waters may be reduced with a requirement that a permit be obtained for any such discharge that is not currently exempted from permit requirements.
- Who sponsors HR 4278?
- HR 4278 is sponsored by Robert Hurt (R).
- What is the current status of HR 4278?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 4278?
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