Any small business owner who owns land with any sort of water on it has faced uncertainty around permit requirements for many years. H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act seeks to resolve many of the issues small businesses have endured from the Clean Water Act (CWA). NFIB sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the PERMIT Act and announced it as an NFIB Key Vote for the 119^th Congress.  

“By clarifying what falls outside of the scope of the CWA, this bill removes the ambiguity that has wreaked havoc on permitting decisions for decades,” said Adam Temple, NFIB Senior Vice President for Advocacy. 

This bill, H.R. 3898, will eliminate redundant requirements and other common pitfalls that prevent small businesses from planning for future business operations. These clarifications will simplify the process when attempting to secure permits from the EPA, while allowing small businesses to invest with confidence without being held back by unnecessary regulations.  

By clearly defining what does and does not require a permit from the EPA, the PERMIT Act will help protect small businesses from the threat of government overreach and litigation. Learn more about this commonsense legislation and how the constant changes over the years cause uncertainty for small businesses. 

Make your voice heard! Let Senate members know to vote YES on the PERMIT Act.