SB 601
Water: waste discharge.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies California’s Water Code to clarify the State Water Resources Control Board’s authority over water quality control plans, specifically expanding it to include ‘nexus waters’ – all state waters not designated as navigable except for certain exceptions. It requires regional boards to incorporate nexus waters into their processes, aligning with federal Clean Water Act standards. The bill also adjusts civil monetary penalties for waste discharge violations and establishes a new account for funding cleanup and abatement efforts related to waste impacting state waters.
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