Bill Summary for S 447 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SEWER REPAIR TASK FORCE, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE SOUTH GRANVILLE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY.Intro. by Everitt, Grafstein.
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Contains whereas clauses.
Establishes the Sewer Repair Task Force (Task Force) to (1) review and assess the current state of wastewater infrastructure in the state; (2) develop strategies and plans for the effective implementation of wastewater treatment projects, for addressing existing challenges and barriers to project financing and construction, and for addressing future needs within the state; and (3) identify funding mechanisms, including potential contributions from industrial wastewater discharges, to support wastewater infrastructure development. Sets Task Force membership at 18 members, appointed as described. Provides for co-chairs each appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House from among the membership of the Task Force. Provides for meetings and quorum. Authorizes the Task Force to contract for professional, clerical, or consultant services as specified. Provides for professional and clerical staff assigned by the Legislative Services Officer and reimbursement of certain expenses, including travel. Directs the Task Force to consult with the named stakeholders in conducting its study. Requires meetings to start on or after July 1, 2025. Provides for a final report on or before December 1, 2026, covering the results of the study and any legislative recommendations to be submitted to the named NCGA committee and offices. Sunsets the Task Force on the earlier of December 1, 2026, or upon the filing of its final report.
Appropriates $50 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2025-26 year from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Quality to provide a grant to the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority to be allocated for expansion of wastewater facilities serving Creedmoor ad Butner, upgrade wastewater treatment facilities to meet new federal PFAS standards, water meter modernization, and replacement of lead pipes, in the specified amounts. Effective July 1, 2025.