HB2085

Extends the expiration of water pollution control permits from five to 10 years.

The bill amends the water pollution control permit system in Kansas by extending the expiration period of permits from five to 10 years. It allows the secretary of health and environment to issue permits for terms shorter than 10 years if valid cause exists. The bill also establishes a fee schedule for permits based on the capacity of the facilities, with fees ranging from $25 to $400 annually. These fees are intended to cover the costs of administering the permit system.