State environmental regulators across the U.S. are urging to double the standard timeframe for issuing new water pollution permits due to staffing challenges and lack of funding. Instead of ending after five years, wastewater permits under the Clean Water Act should remain active for up to 10 years, according to a resolution by the Environmental Council of the States. This would give states more flexibility and “permit authority discretion”. However, environmental advocates argue that increasing the standard permit length could cost clean water and public health. California Democratic Rep. John Garamendi has proposed amending the law to allow 10-year permits for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
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