Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 189

Bill Title: Surface Water Discharge Permits - Contested Case Hearings - Standing

Bill Sponsor(s): Chair, EHE (Dept. of Env.- Request)

Subject: Environment & Energy

Committee: EHE

Bill Summary: Authorizing a person meeting specified requirements of federal law to request a hearing on a surface water discharge permit; etc.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: The legislation would open up this issue too broadly, and allow persons not directly affected to file suit. Such legislation woud open up the door to "not in my back yard" type of challenges, that are unnecessary and unwarranted.

Position Statement: Coming Soon

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.