California AB1373 amends the Water Code to designate the State Water Resources Control Board as the state water pollution control agency under.
California AB1373 amends the Water Code to designate the State Water Resources Control Board as the state water pollution control agency for federal water quality laws, including the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill mandates public hearings for hydroelectric facility license applications and allows the board to include fees for environmental impact measures. It also authorizes the board to issue certificates before completing environmental reviews if necessary to avoid waiving certification authority.
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