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GA HB93
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ricky Williams
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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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