Bill Summary for S 229 (2011-2012)

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Jun 28 2012

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 229 (Public) Filed Monday, March 7, 2011
TO TRANSFER THE DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION AND THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Intro. by East, Rouzer, Jackson.

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Conference report recommends the following changes to 4th edition to reconcile matters in controversy.
Removes Part IIA which amended Section 1 of SL 2011-298 and Section 4(b) of SL 2011-298 providing for the exemption of certain water transfers in the central coastal plain capacity use area from interbasin transfer certification requirements.
Amends GS 143-214.7A(b) to provide that a Type 1 solid waste compost facility (Type 1 facility) is subject only to state and federal stormwater requirements established under 33 USC ยง 1342(p)(3)(B). Provides that a Type 1 facility is not required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of process wastewater solely based on the discharge of stormwater that has come into contact with feedstock, intermediate product, or final product at the facility. Deletes permit requirements from the 4th edition.
Amends Section 17(c) of SL 2011-394 to clarify the criteria that must be met for a single-family residence to encroach on the riparian buffer rules, and requires that the method for measuring the setback be consistent with the method for measuring the applicable buffer.
Sets out directives regarding a specified rule for Jordan Lake new development, including delaying the implementation of a local stormwater management program until the later of August 10, 2014, within three months of the date when the Rules Review Commission approves a local program, or when the Division of Water Quality first renews a NPDES stormwater permit.
Deletes provisions regarding establishing a minimum ocean hazard setback criteria and the issuance of development permits.
Adds Swain County to those counties eligible for Environmental Mitigation Project grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority settlement funds.
Makes clarifying changes to the annual reporting requirements in GS 130A-294 for the mercury switch removal program.
Deletes provisions that amended the duration of permits for sanitary landfills and transfer stations.
Makes additional technical corrections and clarifying changes. Makes conforming changes to the title.