An Act amending the act of May 1, 1984 (P.L.206, No.43), known as the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act, providing for temporary operating license; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to allow retail food facilities to operate with a temporary license while awaiting a permit for their public water system. The Department of Agriculture will issue this temporary license if the facility demonstrates compliance with federal drinking water standards through certified laboratory testing. If the permit application is denied, the facility can apply for a new temporary license, provided they continue to meet the required standards. The Department of Agriculture can revoke the temporary license if the water system fails to maintain compliance.
Key provisions
- Allows retail food facilities to operate with a temporary operating license while awaiting a public water system permit.
- Requires certified laboratory testing to demonstrate compliance with federal drinking water standards.
- Establishes a process for resubmitting tests and obtaining a new temporary license if the initial permit is denied.
- Specifies that the temporary license expires upon permit issuance or denial.
- Outlines the Department of Agriculture’s authority to revoke the temporary license for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Retail food facilities
- Businesses seeking public water system permits
- The Department of Agriculture
- The Department of Environmental Resources
- Consumers of public water systems
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