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ID S1237

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

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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