Water Pollution
Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to water quality. [HB-707]
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from requiring a permit, inspection, review, or approval of plans for the construction, installation, or modification of a land application system that the board of water quality, oil and gas is authorized to incentivize by rule as part of a system of incentives for alternatives to discharges to surface waters. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Zachary
Assigned To S/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on 02/20/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State [SB-540]
Prohibiting the State from entering into an agreement that waives the State's authority under § 401 of the federal Clean Water Act as part of exercising the State's authority and carrying out the State's duties under the federal Clean Water Act and State law, including the State's authority and duties related to the federal relicensing of the Conowingo Dam.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Hershey
Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Water Pollution. [SB-961]
Requires the department of health clean water branch to establish a working group and conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing pollution netting technology on the State's storm water drainage systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Donovan Cruz
Re-referred To Aen, Wam. on 02/08/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Sunscreens. [SB-366]
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gil Keith-agaran
Referred To Wtl/aen, Cpn. on 01/25/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Sunscreens. [HB-102]
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
The Committee(s) On Cpc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/17/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Water Pollution. [SB-132]
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Cpc With None Voting Aye With Reservations; Representative(s) Mcdermott Voting No (1) And None Excused (0). on 03/18/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1, relative to water quality. [HB-227]
As enacted, authorizes the department of environment and conservation to take certain actions to ensure that in-lieu fee sponsors secure mitigation for permanent impacts to waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 208 on 05/03/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Federal Clean Water Act - Authority of State [HB-427]
Prohibiting the State from entering into an agreement that waives the State's authority under § 401 of the federal Clean Water Act as part of exercising the State's authority and carrying out the State's duties under the federal Clean Water Act and State law, including the State's authority and duties related to the federal relicensing of the Conowingo Dam.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jacobs
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/02/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Program Open Space - Local Projects - Visitor Behavior Policies [HB-458]
Requiring an applicant to make a certain certification on an application for a certain local projects grant under Program Open Space; requiring each local governing body to submit to the Department of Natural Resources a policy of best practices of ethical behavior for visitors to parks and natural areas and a plan for sharing the policy with the public; requiring the policy to include certain information; and authorizing certain information to be submitted as part of a certain local land preservation and recreation plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michele Guyton
Hearing 2/03 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/19/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to storm water management. [HB-199]
As introduced, requires a municipality to abate the storm water fees owed by a property owner until such fees equal the construction costs of any holding or retention ponds constructed by the property owner pursuant to the Clean Water Act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter
Def. To Summer Study In Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on 03/23/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69, relative to water quality. [HB-147]
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from requiring any permit, inspection, review, or approval of plans for the construction, installation, or modification of any land application system that the board of water quality, oil and gas is authorized to incentivize by rule as part of a system of incentives for alternatives to discharges to surface waters, including a land application system qualifying as a public sewerage system. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Zachary
Withdrawn. on 02/08/2021
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to storm water management. [SB-113]
As introduced, requires a municipality to abate the storm water fees owed by a property owner until such fees equal the construction costs of any holding or retention ponds constructed by the property owner pursuant to the Clean Water Act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Recalled From Senate Calendar Committee on 03/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Environmental Justice - At-Risk Communities and Environmental Permits - Requirements [HB-111]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to develop, post, and maintain on its website a list of at-risk communities in the State by January 31, 2022; requiring the Department to update the list of at-risk communities at least once every 2 years; requiring the Department to notify a municipality if any part of the municipality has been designated an at-risk community; requiring an applicant for a certain permit to prepare an environmental justice impact statement and conduct a public hearing before an application may be considered; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love
Hearing 1/20 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Water Pollution - Stormwater Management Regulations and Watershed Implementation Plans - Review and Update [HB-295]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to review and update certain regulations at least once every 5 years; requiring certain regulations to incorporate the most recent precipitation data available; requiring the Department to review and update certain regulations in a certain manner; requiring the Department to take certain actions at least 6 months before the proposal of regulations under the Act; altering the time by which the Department must hold a certain public hearing; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love
Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources – Complaints, Inspections, and Enforcement – Information Maintenance and Reporting [SB-324]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to receive and process complaints involving alleged violations of certain air and water quality requirements in a certain manner; requiring the Department of the Environment to keep an electronic record of certain complaints for 10 years; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to report, on or before September 30 each year, to the Governor and the General Assembly certain information relating to the enforcement of natural resources and conservation laws; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Elfreth
Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/29/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Water Pollution Control - Intervention in Civil Actions - Rights and Authority [SB-334]
Providing that a person who meets certain threshold standing requirements under federal law has an unconditional right and authority to intervene in a civil action that the State initiates in State court to require compliance with certain water pollution control measures; requiring a person exercising a certain right of intervention to intervene in accordance with the applicable practices, procedures, and laws in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 1/26 At 1:00 P.m. (judicial Proceedings) on 12/28/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources - Complaints, Inspections, and Enforcement - Information Maintenance and Reporting [HB-204]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to receive and process complaints involving alleged violations of certain air and water quality requirements in a certain manner; requiring the Department to keep an electronic record of certain complaints for 10 years; requiring the Department Natural Resources to report, on or before September 30 each year, to the Governor and the General Assembly certain information relating to the enforcement of natural resources and conservation laws; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brooke Lierman
Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Water Pollution - Stormwater Management Regulations and Watershed Implementation Plans - Review and Update [SB-227]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to update certain stormwater management regulations at least once every 5 years to incorporate certain updated precipitation data; requiring the Department to review and update certain regulations in a certain manner; requiring the Department to report to the General Assembly on the most recent precipitation data and the Department's plans for updating water quantity control standards for watersheds where flooding events occurred on or after January 1, 2000; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Pinsky
Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/29/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Water Pollution Control – Intervention in Civil Actions – Rights and Authority [HB-76]
Providing that a person who meets the threshold standing requirements under the federal Clean Water Act has an unconditional right and authority to intervene in a civil action that the State initiates in State court to require compliance with certain water pollution control measures; requiring a person exercising a certain right of intervention to intervene in accordance with the applicable practices, procedures, and laws of the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love
Hearing 1/20 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Environment - Driveway Sealers - Prohibitions (Safer Sealant Act of 2021) [HB-77]
Prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2022, a person from supplying, selling, offering for sale, or manufacturing a high-PAH driveway sealer for use in the State; prohibiting, on or after October 1, 2022, a person from applying or soliciting the application of a high-PAH driveway sealer to pavement in the State; requiring the Department of the Environment to develop labeling requirements for a person supplying, selling, offering for sale, or manufacturing a driveway sealer for use in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Hearing 1/20 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021