KS HB2085

Water pollution control permits issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will expire after 10 years instead of the current 5 years

Secretary of Health and Environment retains authority to issue permits for shorter terms (less than 10 years) if valid cause exists

Amends K.S.A. 65-166a, which governs the water pollution control permit system for livestock operations and confined feeding facilities

Permit fee structures for confined feeding facilities remain unchanged, ranging from $25 (under 999 animal units) to $400 (10,000+ animal units) annually