H.R. 1821

Referred to Committee

RURAL Act

Introduced 3/11/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

5/13/2021 • House

Summary

Reducing Unnecessary Regulations on Agricultural Lands Act or the RURAL Act

This bill modifies requirements governing the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency or states from requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of pesticides into navigable waters if the pesticides are (1) registered, (2) used for their intended purposes, and (3) used in compliance with their pesticide label requirements. The bill establishes exemptions from this prohibition.

Introduced in House • 3/11/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLicensing and registrationsPest managementState and local government operationsWater quality

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Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 11, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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