S.472

Coastal Regulatory Reform

Complete·7/2/25

North Carolina S472 reforms the process for 401 water quality certifications by establishing an expedited review process.

North Carolina S472 makes various changes to the process for 401 water quality certifications issued by the Department of Environmental Quality. The bill establishes an expedited review process for water quality certifications required for projects that have received a Nationwide Permit. The Department of Environmental Quality must review and approve an application within five business days. The bill also modifies the fee payment process and requires the Department to request a modification to the Programmatic Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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15 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

2:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

2:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Jul 2, 2025

Signed by Gov. 7/2/2025

Jul 2, 2025

Ch. SL 2025-48

Jun 27, 2025

Pres. To Gov. 6/27/2025