Section 404(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344(f)) is amended—
(1)
in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the discharge and inserting The discharge; and
(2)
by adding at the end the following:
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(3) Construction.
This subsection shall be construed liberally in favor of not prohibiting, and not requiring a permit under this section for, any discharge of dredged or fill material described in paragraph (1).