This bill changes how quickly people can challenge permits for discharging materials into water. It aims to clarify the process and set strict timelines for reviews and actions.
If you want to challenge a water permit, you must act quickly within 60 days after it is issued.
Who this affects
People challenging permits · Organizations challenging permits
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill sets a 60-day deadline for filing court challenges to certain permits.
2Only individuals who commented on the permit can challenge it in court.
3If a court finds a permit was issued incorrectly, it can send the case back for review.
4The bill limits how courts can restrict permits unless there is a serious danger to health or the environment.
5Courts must enforce a 180-day deadline for the government to act on their orders.
