Bill > H376

This bill makes several important changes to on-site wastewater and private drinking water well regulations in North Carolina. For the North Carolina On-Site Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board, the bill introduces term limits, restricting board members to no more than two consecutive three-year terms. The bill also updates certification requirements for various professional levels, including grade II and IV contractors, inspectors, and evaluators, by adding new educational and experience prerequisites and requiring liability insurance coverage. Additionally, the bill modifies regulations for wastewater systems, giving the Department of Health and Human Services more oversight in reviewing local board of health rule modifications and clarifying inspection and permit processes. For private drinking water wells, the bill streamlines permitting procedures, reducing local health department response times and limiting their ability to create independent well permitting rules. The changes aim to standardize and improve the regulatory processes for on-site wastewater systems and private drinking water wells, with most provisions becoming effective either immediately or on specific dates in 2026.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H376