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GA HB93

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Owners or operators of coal combustion residual (CCR) surface impoundments must provide written notice to the EPD director and local city/county governing authorities at least 3 business days before commencing dewatering
  • The EPD director must post a public notice on the division's website within 2 business days of receiving the dewatering notification, including the impoundment's location
  • Owners or operators must also post a public notice on their own federally required CCR website at least 3 business days before dewatering begins
  • Adds new definitions to Georgia's water pollution control law for key terms including "coal combustion residuals," "CCR surface impoundment," "dewatering," and "CCR website"
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Water pollution and surface-water use; notice to local governing authorities prior to the dewatering of coal combustion residual surface impoundments; provide

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

6/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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