SB657:

Air Pollution Control Board and State Water Control Board; transfer of authority.

Bill Summary:

Air Pollution Control Board and State Water Control Board; transfer of authority to Department of Environmental Quality. Limits the authority of the Air Pollution Control Board and the State Water Control Board to issuance of regulations and transfers the Boards' existing authority to issue permits and orders to the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill provides procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits, defined in the bill, and on regulatory changes necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. This bill incorporates SB 81.

Bill Patron: Stuart

Last Action(s):
(House) Signed by Speaker March 2, 2022
(Senate) Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
(Governor) Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0356)

Bill Status:
Passed House
Passed Senate

Approved