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Introduced
01/19/2022
01/19/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Passed
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Air Pollution Control Board and State Water Control Board; transfer of authority to Department of Environmental Quality. Limits the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board and the State Water Control Board to issuance of regulations and transfers the Boards' existing authority to issue permits and orders to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill provides procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits, defined in the bill, and on regulatory changes necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. Air Pollution Control Board and State Water Control Board; transfer of authority to Department of Environmental Quality. Limits the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board and the State Water Control Board to issuance of regulations and transfers the Boards' existing authority to issue permits and orders to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill provides procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits, defined in the bill, and on regulatory changes necessary to implement the provisions of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill limits the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board and the State Water Control Board to issuing regulations and transfers the Boards' existing authority to issue permits and orders to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill provides procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits, defined in the bill, and on regulatory changes necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill also requires the Department to provide a clear and concise statement of the legal basis, scientific rationale, and justification for its permit decisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0356) (on 04/11/2022)
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