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MO HB944
Bill
Status
3/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dave Schatz
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AI Summary
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Prevents the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from requiring existing water permit holders to comply with more stringent water quality standards or classifications that are implemented after their permit was granted, unless federal or state funds are available to cover upgrade costs.
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Allows existing permittees to expand their operations under the water quality standards that were in effect when their original permit was granted if sufficient federal or state funds are unavailable.
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Requires new permit applicants to comply with any new or updated water quality standards or classifications prescribed by the commission.
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Applies to waters for which the permittee currently holds a permit and would otherwise require facility or property modifications.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from requiring existing permittees to meet more stringent standards of new water classifications unless there are federal or state funds available to cover the costs of any upgrades
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
4/25/2013