Senate Bill 4684
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Lake Erie Water Quality Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 28, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4684
Congress
117
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
Rob Portman
grade
Ohio
Ohio
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lake Erie Water Quality Protection Act
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize implementation of dredged material management plans for federally authorized harbors in Ohio. Plans must limit open-lake disposal of dredged material and maximize its beneficial use.
July 28, 2022
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07/28/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
07/28/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 28, 2023 9:08:06 PM