Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2024

This bill protects three state programs that handle permits for dredging and filling projects in waterways. It prevents the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from revoking approvals for Michigan’s, New Jersey’s, and Florida’s programs without new congressional action. The law specifically requires Congress to pass a new law if the EPA wants to withdraw approval, though it allows EPA to act if a state fails to properly administer its program. This applies to existing state programs under the Clean Water Act, ensuring they remain operational without federal interference unless Congress explicitly authorizes changes.