would amend the CWA to clarify when EPA has the authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification as a disposal site under section 404. 

would provide for the establishment of nationally uniform standards governing discharges incidental to normal vessel operation. 

would remove a limitation on a prohibition relating to permits for discharges incidental to normal vessel operation.

would preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States.

would amend the CWA to confirm the scope of the authority of EPA to deny or restrict the use of defined areas as disposal sites.

would amend the CWA to permit removal of certain civil actions filed in state courts to United States district courts.

would amend the CWA to confirm the scope of the authority of EPA to deny or restrict the use of defined areas as disposal sites.

would amend provisions of the CWA related to area contingency plans for the discharge of oil and hazardous substances.

would amend the CWA to reauthorize the sewer overflow control grants program. 

would provide for the establishment of nationally uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel.