SENATE BILL 705

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Senators Pipkin and Colburn

Entitled:

Public Utilities - Hydroelectric Generating Station - Nutrient Filtration

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from opening the flood control gates of a specified hydroelectric generating station in the State unless the hydroelectric generating station utilizes a filtration system to capture specified excess nutrients from the water that flows from the Susquehanna River into the Chesapeake Bay.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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Senate Action

2/3

First Reading Finance

2/14

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator E. J. Pipkin, District 36

Senator Richard F. Colburn, District 37

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut

Pollution -see also- Sediment Control

Power Plants

Rivers and Streams

Water

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utilities

( 7-214 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered