Timber harvesting: waste discharge requirements.
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Fiscal committee
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Environmental Quality
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Overview
This bill changes how timber harvesting operations are regulated regarding water quality. Currently, the Department of Fish and Wildlife needs 60 days to review and approve agreements related to timber harvesting. This bill requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue an agreement within 5 working days of a timber harvesting plan being approved by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It also streamlines the process for regional water quality boards to approve or deny timber harvesting operations that comply with existing waste discharge requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue agreements within 5 working days of timber harvesting plan approval.
- Expedites the approval process for timber harvesting operations under existing waste discharge requirements.
- Updates Section 1611 of the Fish and Game Code to clarify notification requirements for timber harvesting plans.
- Adds Section 13263.8 to the Water Code to specify the timeframe for regional boards to act on timber harvesting coverage requests.
- Defines the information required in a timber harvesting plan to ensure proper notification.
- Specifies that timber harvesting plans submitted to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are considered a notification to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Addresses the timing of agreement commencement dates.
- Reinforces the need for a complete request for coverage from timber harvesting operations.
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