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GA HB1338
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Corbett
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AI Summary
- Imposes a three-year moratorium (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) on the Environmental Protection Division accepting new permit applications for surface mining utilizing dragline mining for heavy mineral sands in areas with no prior surface mining permit; the moratorium cannot be tolled or extended for any reason.
- Permits granted for dragline mining after June 30, 2027, that are challenged administratively shall be affirmed by operation of law if an administrative law judge does not render a final decision within 180 days of permit issuance.
- Judicial review of such permits in superior court shall also be deemed affirmed by operation of law if the court does not issue a dispositive order within 90 days of the petition being filed.
- Does not prohibit the modification of existing permits or the granting/modification of permit applications originally submitted to the division on or before June 30, 2024.
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.
Legislative Description
Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968; three-year moratorium on acceptance of applications for new permits; provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Environment2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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