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ID H0197
Bill
Status
Passed
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 39-102 of Idaho Code to add new subsection (4) establishing state policy on ground water protection and mineral extraction
- Mine operators must protect current and projected future beneficial uses of ground water at a point of compliance designated by department rules
- Allows degradation of ground water at a point of compliance if the mine operator implements appropriate level of protection during mining activities for the aquifer category
- Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval
- Requires the Board of Environmental Quality to promulgate temporary rules by June 1, 2015, to implement the provisions
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to establish provisions for ground water and mine operators.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2015 Session Law Chapter 223 Effective: 04/02/2015
4/2/2015
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