GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.

SEC. 5. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Definition.—Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(27) Green infrastructure.—The term ‘green infrastructure’ means the range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to sewer systems or to surface waters.” . (b) Green Infrastructure Promotion.—Title V of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.) is amended— (1) [33 U.S.C. 1251 note] by redesignating section 519 as section 520; and (2) by inserting after section 518 the following: “SEC. SEC. 519. [33 U.S.C. 1377a] GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTION “(a) In General.—The Administrator shall promote the use of green infrastructure in, and coordinate the integration of green infrastructure into, permitting and enforcement under this Act, planning efforts, research, technical assistance, and funding guidance of the Environmental Protection Agency. “(b) Coordination of Efforts.—The Administrator shall ensure that the Office of Water coordinates efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure with— “(1) other Federal departments and agencies; “(2) State, tribal, and local governments; and “(3) the private sector. “(c) Regional Green Infrastructure Promotion.—The Administrator shall direct each regional office of the Environmental Protection Agency, as appropriate based on local factors, and consistent with the requirements of this Act, to promote and integrate the use of green infrastructure within the region, including through— “(1) outreach and training regarding green infrastructure implementation for State, tribal, and local governments, tribal communities, and the private sector; and “(2) the incorporation of green infrastructure into permitting and other regulatory programs, codes, and ordinance development, including the requirements under consent decrees and settlement agreements in enforcement actions. “(d) Green Infrastructure Information-Sharing.—The Administrator shall promote green infrastructure information-sharing, including through an internet website, to share information with, and provide technical assistance to, State, tribal, and local governments, tribal communities, the private sector, and the public, regarding green infrastructure approaches for— “(1) reducing water pollution; “(2) protecting water resources; “(3) complying with regulatory requirements; and “(4) achieving other environmental, public health, and community goals.” .