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GA HB741

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Tanner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applicants for sludge land application permits must provide written verification to the director that the proposed facility complies with applicable local zoning or land use ordinances before a permit can be issued
  • All public hearings for sludge land application permits must be conducted by the division and the applicant within the jurisdiction of the local governing authority where the proposed site is located
  • Local governing authorities may assess reasonable fees on sludge generators and site owners for environmental monitoring, with failure to pay serving as grounds for an injunction to stop land application
  • Monitoring fee provisions do not apply to sludge generated from the treatment of industrial process waste water only
  • The Act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements

Last Action

Effective Date

4/23/2014

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