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This bill would require the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to establish a new permit system for weather modification techniques, specifically focusing on cloud seeding activities within the state. Under this proposed legislation, any individual or organization seeking to conduct cloud seeding or other weather modification techniques would first need to obtain a permit from DEEP. As part of the permit application process, applicants would be mandated to provide detailed disclosure about their planned activities and complete a comprehensive environmental impact assessment that evaluates potential risks to public health, safety, and the environment. The bill emphasizes that weather modification activities with significant adverse effects would be either strictly controlled or completely prohibited. The overall purpose of this legislation is to create a regulatory framework that provides oversight and protection against potentially dangerous or unintended consequences of weather modification techniques, ensuring that such activities are thoroughly reviewed and vetted before implementation to safeguard public and environmental wellbeing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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