Interbasin waters transfers; establishes a procedure. (SB1307)
Introduced By
Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
State waters; regulation of interbasin transfers. Establishes a procedure for the interbasin transfer of waters. Persons initiating an interbasin transfer, or expanding an existing interbasin transfer, in excess of two million gallons per day must seek a certificate of transfer from the State Water Control Board. Applicants must publish a notice of intent to interested parties and hold public hearings in affected areas. The applicant is required to provide the Department of Environmental Quality with an environmental impact statement showing comprehensive analysis of the impacts, including cumulative impacts, that would occur in the source and receiving basins; an evaluation of alternatives to the proposed interbasin transfer; and a description of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may arise. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100606D |
| 01/12/2011 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| 01/31/2011 | Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |