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ID S1001
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Removes obsolete rulemaking provisions requiring the director of the department of water resources to implement a cost-sharing program for well repairs or plugging between July 1, 1987, and June 30, 1992
- Eliminates language requiring rules that allowed up to 50% of repair or plugging costs to be paid by the department based on applicant's ability to pay
- Maintains existing provisions allowing the director to inventory artesian wells, plug abandoned wells, and require owners to repair non-compliant wells within one year
- Preserves the director's authority to grant up to two additional years for repairs and to plug wells at the owner's expense if repairs are not completed
- Retains provisions for civil actions and appeals in district court regarding final orders on well repairs or plugging
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove obsolete rulemaking provisions regarding a cost-sharing program for the repair or plugging of wells.
WELLS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to Resources & Environment
1/16/2019
Committee Referrals
Resources and Environment1/16/2019
Judiciary and Rules1/15/2019
Full Bill Text
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