An Act to Clarify Processes of the Board of Environmental Protection
Sponsored By: Denise Tepler (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Faster appeals on enforcement orders
If you receive an enforcement order, you have 10 working days after you are served to ask the Board for a hearing. The Board must hold the hearing as soon as possible, and no later than 90 days after it gets your request. The Board must issue a written decision, have the chair sign it, and publish it within 2 working days.
New rules for environmental permits
When your permit or license application is accepted as complete, the Department of Environmental Protection tells the Board. This does not apply to permit-by-rule notices, waste transporter applications, or occupational licenses. Applicants must give public notice for accepted applications, with the same exemptions. The department asks for public comments in the way set by Board rules. If your application is denied by the Board or the commissioner, the denial is sent by certified mail with a return receipt.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Denise Tepler
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 52
5/9/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/6/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/30/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-25).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/29/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-25) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-25).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
4/24/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on January 6, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
1/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-25), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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