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GA HB984

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Buckner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 12-5-31 to prohibit the granting of permits for interbasin transfers of surface water unless the director determines that no other reasonable methods for obtaining water are available, effectively making such permits a last resort
  • Requires the director to give due consideration to competing existing uses and permit applications that do not involve interbasin transfers, endeavoring to allocate a reasonable supply of surface water to those users first
  • Mandates that press releases regarding proposed interbasin transfer permits be issued to newspapers of general circulation in all affected areas at least seven days before permit issuance
  • Authorizes the director to hold a public hearing in the affected area prior to permit issuance if sufficient public interest warrants one
  • Sponsored by Representatives Buckner (130th), Smith (131st), Roberts (154th), McBrayer (153rd), McCall (30th), and others

Legislative Description

Conservation and Natural Resources; permits for interbasin transfers only be granted as last resort; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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