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GA HB1146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows private companies with delegated authority from the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to obtain groundwater permits for consumptive use within Georgia's coastal aquifers without a letter of concurrence from local governments or public entities
  • Permits may be issued when the local government or public entity lacks the capability or permitted capacity to provide the requested water service within 18 months of a written request
  • The private entity seeking the permit must demonstrate it has the capability and permitted groundwater capacity to provide the requested water service within 18 months
  • The provision automatically repeals on January 1, 2029, creating a sunset date for this permitting exception
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Natural Resources, Department of; EPD to issue water permits to private companies in areas where no public service can be provided within a period of 12 months; require

Last Action

Effective Date 2024-05-06

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and the Environment3/4/2024
Natural Resources and Environment2/7/2024

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