HB 734 -- WATER POLLUTION PERMIT FEES

SPONSOR:  Ruzicka

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Conservation and Natural Resources by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill extends the authority of the Clean Water Commission
within the Department of Natural Resources to charge fees for
construction permits, operating permits, and operator's
certifications related to water pollution control from December
31, 2009, to December 31, 2010.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on General Revenue Fund in FY 2010,
FY 2011, and FY 2012.  Estimated Cost on Other State Funds of
$188,108 in FY 2010, $2,586,074 in FY 2011, and $5,601,882 in
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is necessary for
Missouri to comply with the federal Environmental Protection
Agency's requirements during the next year.  Many individuals are
currently working to develop a long-term fee structure.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Ruzicka; Department
of Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture; Missouri Chamber
of Commerce and Industry; Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District;
and Associated Industries of Missouri.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am