Bill Summary for H 997 (2015-2016)

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Apr 27 2016

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 997 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 27, 2016
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO STUDY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTRABASIN TRANSFERS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION.
Intro. by McGrady, Dixon.

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Identical to S 764, filed 4/27/16.

Directs the Department of Environmental Quality (Department) to study whether the requirements for an interbasin transfer are necessary for intrabasin transfers within the same river basin. Specifically directs the Department to consider whether the requirements for intrabasin transfers should be adjusted based on the topography and geographic regions of the State.  Requires the Department to report the results of the study and any recommendations to the Environmental Review Commission no later than December 1, 2016.