HB2538

State waters; rules; ecological services

Introduced·1/26/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2538 modifies water quality standards and permit requirements for non-WOTUS protected surface waters.

Arizona HB2538 amends water quality standards and permit requirements for non-WOTUS protected surface waters. The bill directs the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to adopt water quality standards for non-WOTUS protected surface waters, considering economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits. It exempts certain activities, such as farming and ranching, from permit requirements. The bill also establishes a permit program for discharges to non-WOTUS protected surface waters, ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act.

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Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 27

House

House read second time

Jan 26

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 26

House

Assigned to House NREW Committee