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ND HB1335

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Curt Hofstad

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates exemption from enforcement actions under chapters 32-40 and 61-28 (water pollution control laws) for owners or operators of water transfers used to control flooding
  • Exemption applies only if the water transfer does not require a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit and complies with state water quality standards established to protect aquatic life
  • Defines "water transfer" as an activity that conveys or connects state waters without subjecting transferred water to intervening industrial, municipal, or commercial use
  • Exemption does not apply to pollutants introduced by the water transfer activity itself to the water being transferred
  • Requires owners or operators of exempt water transfers to notify the department before beginning operations
  • Declares the act an emergency measure

Legislative Description

Exemptions from enforcement actions for water transfers used to control flooding; and to declare an emergency.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/19

4/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/22/2011
Energy and Natural Resources1/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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