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GA SR1018
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Wilkinson
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AI Summary
- Encourages the U.S. EPA to immediately withdraw the proposed "Waters of the United States" Clean Water Plan rule, which would extend federal regulatory authority over non-navigable ponds, streams, ditches, and tributaries under the Clean Water Act
- Asserts the rule would shift water management from state to federal control, undermining Georgia's Comprehensive State-wide Water Management Plan unanimously passed in 2010, which established ten regional water councils for local water resource planning
- Warns the rule would penalize Georgia's farmers and industries by federally regulating everyday farming tasks such as cultivating, spraying, and fencing, with massive fines for violations
- Supports the January 4, 2016, congressional joint resolution disapproving the rule and urges Congress to prohibit the rule from taking effect until all legal challenges are fully resolved
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, Georgia's congressional delegation, the EPA, the National Governor's Association, and all state environmental departments and legislatures
Legislative Description
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; encouraged to withdraw the proposed Water of the US Clean Water Plan rule
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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