Bill Summary for H 938 (2013-2014)

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Jul 25 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 938 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 11, 2013
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A WATER QUALITY PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ACTIVITIES IN WETLANDS THAT ARE NOT WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Intro. by Lewis.

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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends the short and long title.

Deletes all of the provisions of the previous edition.

Amends GS 143-212 to amend the definition of the term waters to provide that wetlands classified as waters are restricted to waters of the United States. Amends GS 143-215.1 to provide that a permit is not required for activities in wetlands that are not waters of the United States. Makes conforming changes.