S.2994: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern. 5/8/2008--Introduced. Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to include among activities that the Great Lakes National Program Office is authorized to carry out for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern: (1) demonstration or pilot projects that use innovative approaches, technologies, or techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination; and (2) activities to restore aquatic habitat after remediation. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide additional consideration to projects that are funded by potentially responsible parties (individuals or entities that may be liable under federal or state environmental remediation laws with respect to a project carried out under such Act) and determined [...]

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