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GA SB492
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Bulloch
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AI Summary
- No water withdrawal, water diversion, water impoundment permit, or any other permit, amendment, variance, or approval issued by the Environmental Protection Division director may be deemed invalid based on whether the reviewing employee was or was not licensed or registered by a professional licensing board
- Air emission permit applications subject to federal technology-based standards (under 42 U.S.C. Sections 7412, 7475, and 7503) must include a certification from a professional engineer registered to practice in Georgia
- The certifying professional engineer must attest that he or she is responsible for the pollution control technology review and that the proposed emission limits meet applicable federal and state technology-based standards and regulations
- Amends Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, specifically Code Sections 12-2-2 (Environmental Protection Division) and 12-9-7 (air emission permits)
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Natural Resources; specify level of professional registration required for reviews; permits issued by Environment Protection Division
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/16/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and the Environment3/16/2010
Full Bill Text
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