SB2950 Summary

• Reduces Pollution Control Board membership from 7 to 5 technically qualified members, with no more than 3 from the same political party, effective August 11, 2003.

• Increases notice requirement for special Board meetings from 24 hours to 48 hours written notice, and increases public meeting notice requirement from 24 to 48 hours in advance.

• Changes Board quorum requirement to 3 members (from variable majority), with affirmative vote of 3 members required to adopt any order.

• Establishes civil penalties for violations of environmental protection laws, with maximum penalties ranging from $500 to $50,000 depending on violation type, plus up to $10,000 per day for continuing violations.

• Permits 100% penalty reduction for persons who voluntarily self-disclose non-compliance discovered through environmental audits, provided specific conditions are met (disclosure within 30 days, no prior related violations in past 3-5 years, etc.).