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MO SB1012
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all laboratory testing conducted under chapter 644 or sections 640.100 to 640.140 to be performed by a laboratory operated by the Department of Health and Senior Services, effective July 1, 2012
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Mandates the Department of Health and Senior Services make laboratory test results available to the public within 48 hours, with an exception allowing results to be posted the following Monday if received after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday
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Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to directly transmit test results to any entity that collected the samples within 48 hours under the same weekend exception provision
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Applies the 48-hour public disclosure and entity notification requirements even if test results indicate a potential risk to public health or the environment
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Permits the Department of Health and Senior Services to cooperate with the Department of Natural Resources to assess risks and develop response plans when test results indicate potential public health or environmental concerns
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to water quality laboratory testing
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
3/30/2010