Unpermitted discharges; dissemination of information, de minimis impact.
Summary
Dissemination of information regarding unpermitted discharges; de minimis impact. Modifies the current requirementthat the Department of Environmental Quality disseminate information about certain unpermitted discharges to require dissemination ofall unpermitted discharges unless the discharge is determined tohave a de minimis impact on the beneficial uses of state waters.The Department is directed to develop guidance for determining whenan impact is de minimis by October 1, 2022.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2022
Last action Feb 15, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 24, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
lower
Jan 21, 2022
Committee
Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
lower
Jan 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
lower
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102638D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathy Tran
DDemocratic
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