Bill > AB763

This bill aims to expedite the approval process for timber harvesting operations by requiring the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue a streambed agreement within five working days of a timber harvesting plan being approved by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and by mandating that regional water quality control boards act on requests for coverage under general waste discharge requirements for timber harvesting within five working days of receiving a complete request. The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, mentioned in the bill, is the primary state law governing water pollution and waste discharge requirements, and this bill seeks to streamline the process under that act for timber operations that have already secured approval for their harvesting plans.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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