Bill > SB443

This bill modifies the state's wastewater engineering regulations by expanding the Department of Environmental Services' authority and rulemaking capabilities related to wastewater infrastructure. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for filing wastewater system plans 30 days before construction and grants the department broader powers to review, approve, or deny engineering documents associated with pollution control projects. The bill establishes new provisions for the department to review industrial discharge permits and create a sewer connection permit program, including the ability to set standards and guidelines for innovative waste treatment systems. The legislation also adds rulemaking authority for industrial discharge permits, sewer connection permits, and pretreatment standards. By providing more comprehensive oversight, the bill aims to ensure proper design, construction, and operation of wastewater facilities while maximizing the effectiveness of sewerage and pollution control infrastructure with the most efficient use of federal, state, and local funds. The new regulations will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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