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2001 SESSION
HJ 771 Study; wastewater management.
Introduced by: Harry J. Parrish | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Study; wastewater management. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the organization, structure, regulations, and policies of the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater. The study shall examine (i) the policies and procedures of the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater, particularly in relation to permitting and regulating various treatment, disposal and reuse technologies; (ii) the overlap in various sets of regulations of the Departments; (iii) the length of time taken in promulgating regulations; (iv) the need for wastewater treatment expertise at senior levels of management and on the Board of Health and the State Water Control Board; (v) the best way to streamline the regulations and permitting process, including the consolidation of responsibilities into one agency; and (vi) such other issues as deemed necessary.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Study; wastewater management. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the organization, structure, regulations, and policies of the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater. The study shall examine (i) the policies and procedures of the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater, particularly in relation to permitting and regulating various treatment, disposal and reuse technologies; (ii) the overlap in various sets of regulations of the Departments; (iii) the length of time taken in promulgating regulations; (iv) the need for wastewater treatment expertise at senior levels of management and on the Board of Health and the State Water Control Board; (v) the best way to streamline the regulations and permitting process, including the consolidation of responsibilities into one agency; and (vi) such other issues as deemed necessary. The joint subcommittee shall report its findings and recommendations by November 30, 2001, to the Governor and the 2002 Session of the General Assembly.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; wastewater management. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the organization, structure, regulations, and policies of the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater. The study shall examine (i) the policies and procedures of the Departments of Health and Environmental Quality relating to the management and treatment of wastewater, particularly in relation to permitting and regulating various treatment, disposal and reuse technologies; (ii) the overlap in various sets of regulations of the Departments; (iii) the length of time taken in promulgating regulations; (iv) the need for wastewater treatment expertise at senior levels of management and on the Board of Health and the State Water Control Board; (v) the best way to streamline the regulations and permitting process, including the consolidation of responsibilities into one agency; and (vi) such other issues as deemed necessary.