Bill Summary for H 630 (2015-2016)

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Bill: DRINKING WATER PROTECT'N/COAL ASH CLEANUP ACT

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Apr 13 2015
S.L. 2016-95

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 630 (Public) Filed Monday, April 13, 2015
AN ACT TO (1) REQUIRE A COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS IMPOUNDMENT OWNER TO PROVIDE PERMANENT ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES FOR RESIDENTS IN AREAS SURROUNDING COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS; (2) REPEAL STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION; (3) MODIFY THE CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS UNDER THE COAL ASH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2014; AND (4) MODIFY APPOINTMENTS TO THE MINING COMMISSION AND THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION.
Intro. by Yarborough

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Directs the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) to do both of the following when implementing the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy: (1) examine the results of the Jordan Lake Nutrient Mitigation Demonstration Project, within the specified timeline, to determine if similar technology in Falls Lake could reduce or prevent excessive nutrient loading and (2) consult with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency no later than October 1, 2015, to determine if all of the components of the Falls Lake Nutrient Management Strategy are necessary to comply with federal water quality requirements for Falls Lake and if any alternative strategies could be employed in order to comply with federal water quality requirements and report to the Environmental Review Commission by January 1, 2016, on the results of the consultation between DENR and EMC.