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SB 1154 Discharge of deleterious substance into state waters; notice.

Introduced by: Jennifer T. Wexton | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Discharge of deleterious substance into state waters; notice. Requires any person who unlawfully discharges any deleterious substance into state waters to notify the Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) or the coordinator of emergency services of the affected locality within 12 hours. Current law allows such a person 24 hours to give notice. The bill also requires the State Water Control Board or the Department to provide each report of a discharge to local newspapers, television stations, and radio stations as soon as practicable after receiving it.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Discharge of deleterious substance into state waters; notice. Requires any person who unlawfully discharges any deleterious substance into state waters to notify the Department of Environmental Quality (the Department) and the coordinator of emergency services of the affected locality within 12 hours. Current law allows such a person 24 hours to give notice and gives the person a choice between notifying the State Water Control Board (the Board), the Director of the Department, or the local emergency services coordinator. The bill also requires the Board or the Department to provide each report of a discharge to local newspapers, television stations, and radio stations within 24 hours of receiving it.