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ID S1237
Bill
Status
Passed
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 39-3609 to revise priority classifications for water bodies where designated beneficial uses are not fully supported
- Director shall classify water bodies into three priority categories: "High," "Medium," or "Low" based on water quality data and risk to beneficial uses
- For "High" priority waters, director must consider data availability, quality, department resources, and whether pollution poses significant risk to designated or existing beneficial uses
- For "Medium" priority waters, director must consider data availability, quality, department resources, and whether pollution poses risk to designated or existing beneficial uses
- For "Low" priority waters, director must consider data availability, quality, department resources, and whether pollution poses minimal risk to designated or existing beneficial uses
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise priority classifications for certain water bodies in regard to the development of total maximum daily load or equivalent processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/22/16 Session Law Chapter 111 Effective: 07/01/2016
3/22/2016
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Rules2/2/2016
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