California SB601 amends water discharge regulations to protect nexus waters.

California SB601 amends the Water Code to redefine "nexus waters" as waters of the state that are not navigable waters, except for certain exclusions. The bill mandates that waste discharge requirements for nexus waters comply with federal standards and implements stricter regulations for these waters. It also establishes civil monetary penalties for violations and outlines procedures for reporting and monitoring discharges. The bill ensures that nexus waters are included in federal Clean Water Act processes and maintains existing water quality standards for these waters.

California SB601 amends water discharge regulations to protect nexus waters.

California SB601 amends the Water Code to redefine "nexus waters" as waters of the state that are not navigable waters, except for certain exclusions. The bill mandates that waste discharge requirements for nexus waters comply with federal standards and implements stricter regulations for these waters. It also establishes civil monetary penalties for violations and outlines procedures for reporting and monitoring discharges. The bill ensures that nexus waters are included in federal Clean Water Act processes and maintains existing water quality standards for these waters.