,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gbgi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #bj1 #bjah,received ,,an ,,act ,to amend the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act to provide for an integrated planning process1 to promote green infrastructure1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,water ,infrastructure ,improvement ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,municipality ,the term municipality has the meaning given that term in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 #c4 ,integrated plans 7a7 ,integrated plans ,section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,integrated plans 7#a7 ,definition of integrated plan ,in this subsection1 the term integrated plan means a plan developed in accordance with the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework1 issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and dated ,june #e1 #bjab4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 7or a ,state1 in the case of a permit program approved by the ,administrator7 shall inform municipalities of the opportunity to develop an integrated plan that may be incorporated into a permit under this section4 7#c7 ,scope 7,a7 ,scope of permit incorporating integrated plan ,a permit issued under this section that incorporates an integrated plan may integrate all requirements under this ,act addressed in the integrated plan1 including requirements relating to-- 7i7 a combined sewer overflow2 7ii7 a capacity1 management1 operation1 and maintenance program for sanitary sewer collection systems2 7iii7 a municipal stormwater discharge2 7iv7 a municipal wastewater discharge2 and 7v7 a water quality-based effluent limitation to implement an applicable wasteload allocation in a total maximum daily load4 7,b7 ,inclusions in integrated plan ,an integrated plan incorporated into a permit issued under this section may include the implementation of-- 7i7 projects1 including innovative projects1 to reclaim1 recycle1 or reuse water2 and 7ii7 green infrastructure4 7#d7 ,compliance schedules 7,a7 ,in general ,a permit issued under this section that incorporates an integrated plan may include a schedule of compliance1 under which actions taken to meet any applicable water quality-based effluent limitation may be implemented over more than #a permit term if the schedule of compliance-- 7i7 is authorized by ,state water quality standards2 and 7ii7 meets the requirements of section #abb4dg of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection74 7,b7 ,time for compliance ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the requirement of section #abb4dg of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for compliance by an applicable statutory deadline under this ,act does not prohibit implementation of an applicable water quality-based effluent limitation over more than #a permit term4 7,c7 ,review ,a schedule of compliance incorporated into a permit issued under this section may be reviewed at the time the permit is renewed to determine whether the schedule should be modified4 7#e7 ,existing authorities retained 7,a7 ,applicable standards ,nothing in this subsection modifies any obligation to comply with applicable technology and water quality-based effluent limitations under this ,act4 7,b7 ,flexibility ,nothing in this subsection reduces or eliminates any flexibility available under this ,act1 including the authority of a ,state to revise a water quality standard after a use attainability analysis under section #aca4aj7;g7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 subject to the approval of the ,administrator under section #cjc7;c74 7#f7 ,clarification of state authority 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in section #cja7;b77#a77;,c7 precludes a ,state from authorizing in the water quality standards of the ,state the issuance of a schedule of compliance to meet water quality-based effluent limitations in permits that incorporate provisions of an integrated plan4 7,b7 ,transition rule ,in any case in which a discharge is subject to a judicial order or consent decree1 as of the date of enactment of this subsection1 resolving an enforcement action under this ,act1 any schedule of compliance issued pursuant to an authorization in a ,state water quality standard may not revise a schedule of compliance in that order or decree to be less stringent1 unless the order or decree is modified by agreement of the parties and the court4 4 7b7 ,implementation of integrated plans through enforcement tools ,section #cji of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acai7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,implementation of integrated plans 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with an enforcement action under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 relating to municipal discharges1 the ,administrator shall inform a municipality of the opportunity to develop an integrated plan1 as defined in section #djb7s74 7#b7 ,modification ,any municipality under an administrative order under subsection 7a7 or settlement agreement 7including a judicial consent decree7 under subsection 7b7 that has developed an integrated plan consistent with section #djb7s7 may request a modification of the administrative order or settlement agreement based on that integrated plan4 4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report on each integrated plan developed and implemented through a permit1 order1 or judicial consent decree pursuant to the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act since the date of publication of the ,integrated ,municipal ,stormwater and ,wastewater ,planning ,approach ,framework issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and dated ,june #e1 #bjab1 including a description of the control measures1 levels of control1 estimated costs1 and compliance schedules for the requirements implemented through such an integrated plan4 #d4 ,municipal ombudsman 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,office of the ,administrator an ,office of the ,municipal ,ombudsman1 to be headed by a ,municipal ,ombudsman4 7b7 ,general duties ,the duties of the ,municipal ,ombudsman shall include the provision of-- 7#a7 technical assistance to municipalities seeking to comply with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and 7#b7 information to the ,administrator to help the ,administrator ensure that agency policies are implemented by all offices of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 including regional offices4 7c7 ,actions required ,the ,municipal ,ombudsman shall work with appropriate offices at the headquarters and regional offices of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to ensure that a municipality seeking assistance is provided information regarding-- 7#a7 available ,federal financial assistance for which the municipality is eligible2 7#b7 flexibility available under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and 7#c7 the opportunity to develop an integrated plan under section #djb7s7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act4 7d7 ,information sharing ,the ,municipal ,ombudsman shall publish on the website of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency-- 7#a7 general information relating to-- 7,a7 the technical assistance referred to in subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 the financial assistance referred to in subsection 7c77#a72 7,c7 the flexibility referred to in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7,d7 any resources developed by the ,administrator related to integrated plans under section #djb7s7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and 7#b7 a copy of each permit1 order1 or judicial consent decree that implements or incorporates such an integrated plan4 #e4 ,green infrastructure 7a7 ,definition ,section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,green infrastructure ,the term green infrastructure means the range of measures that use plant or soil systems1 permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates1 stormwater harvest and reuse1 or landscaping to store1 infiltrate1 or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to sewer systems or to surface waters4 4 7b7 ,green infrastructure promotion ,title ,v of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #eai as section #ebj2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #eah the following3 #eai4 ,green infrastructure promotion 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall promote the use of green infrastructure in1 and coordinate the integration of green infrastructure into1 permitting and enforcement under this ,act1 planning efforts1 research1 technical assistance1 and funding guidance of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7b7 ,coordination of efforts ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,office of ,water coordinates efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure with-- 7#a7 other ,federal departments and agencies2 7#b7 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments2 and 7#c7 the private sector4 7c7 ,regional green infrastructure promotion ,the ,administrator shall direct each regional office of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 as appropriate based on local factors1 and consistent with the requirements of this ,act1 to promote and integrate the use of green infrastructure within the region1 including through-- 7#a7 outreach and training regarding green infrastructure implementation for ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 tribal communities1 and the private sector2 and 7#b7 the incorporation of green infrastructure into permitting and other regulatory programs1 codes1 and ordinance development1 including the requirements under consent decrees and settlement agreements in enforcement actions4 7d7 ,green infrastructure information-,sharing ,the ,administrator shall promote green infrastructure information-sharing1 including through an internet website1 to share information with1 and provide technical assistance to1 ,state1 tribal1 and local governments1 tribal communities1 the private sector1 and the public1 regarding green infrastructure approaches for-- 7#a7 reducing water pollution2 7#b7 protecting water resources2 7#c7 complying with regulatory requirements2 and 7#d7 achieving other environmental1 public health1 and community goals4 4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,december #ai1 #bjah4,karen ,l4 ,haas1,clerk