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OK HB1724
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Osborn
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AI Summary
HB 1724 Summary
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Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 2-6-205 regarding unlawful discharges under the Oklahoma Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (OPDES) Act
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Clarifies that the Environmental Quality Board shall promulgate rules prescribing permit requirements for stormwater discharges, which may be required on a case-by-case basis, exempt certain categories, or establish schedules for obtaining permits
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Confirms the Department of Environmental Quality has sole authority to determine whether facilities require stormwater permits and prohibits other state agencies from conditioning their licenses or permits on obtaining a Department stormwater permit if not required by statute and Board rules
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Effective date: November 1, 2013
Legislative Description
Environment and natural resources; clarifying language relating to unlawful discharges without a permit under the Oklahoma Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act; effective date.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Utility and Environmental Regulation
2/5/2013