HB 980 -- Environmental Rules

Sponsor:  Myers

This bill requires that all rules that prescribe environmental
conditions or standards promulgated by the Department of Natural
Resources and certain related boards and commissions cite the
specific section of law or legal authority for the rule.  The
rule must also be based on a regulatory impact report.  The bill
outlines the criteria for the report.  The report must be
published in a qualified newspaper and posted on the agency,
board, or commission's web site.  Sixty days must be allowed for
public comment before promulgating the rule.  The report must be
filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.  Rules
may be adopted within certain limitations without a regulatory
impact report if immediate action is necessary to protect human
health, public welfare, or the environment.  Rules may also be
adopted that are equivalent to federal rules.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am