The Energy Committee took up Senate Bill 163 today. This bill authorizes DEP promulgate legislative rules.
This contains eight bills relating to the Department of Environmental Protection. Two air quality rules are being repealed because of changed circumstances. These two rules are no longer necessary.
Five air rules are being updated to match federal requirements so DEP will continue as primary enforcement authority. The eighth rule is the Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards under the Clean Water Act. The bill will be reported to the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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