General permits.
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Official record
SF0085 Bill No.: SF0085 Drafter: MDO LSO No.: 12LSO-0257 Effective Date: March 23, 2012 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0059 Chapter No.: CH0109 Prime Sponsor: Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee Catch Title: General permits. Subject: Environmental Quality Summary/Major Elements: A general permit is a permit for a defined geographic area which regulates the discharge or emission of certain defined categories of substances into the environment. To discharge or emit under a general permit, a regulated entity will file a "notice of intent" with DEQ. DEQ will either issue an "authorization" to emit or discharge or will deny authority to discharge or emit under the general permit. Currently, DEQ issues general permits to discharge under the Air Quality provisions of Title 35, Chapter 11, Article 2 or the Water Quality provisions of Title 35, Chapter 11, Article 3. This act specifies that a general permit issued by the DEQ is not a "rule" for purposes of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act. Further provides that general permits shall be issued solely in accordance with procedures set forth by regulation adopted by the EQC, which shall include public notice and opportunity to commit on the general permits. Authorizations to use general permits shall be available for public comment for 30 days. This act specifies that any aggrieved party may challenge the authorization to discharge or emit under a general permit as provided in the Environmental Quality Act.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 7, 5:39 PM
Why they voted this way
The speaker argues that the House amendment introduced uncertainty and risked losing a bill essential for mosquito control permits, urging support to ensure citizens are not left without protection.
S26
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that after discussion with House members, they backed off from their amendment. Consequently, the bill will proceed exactly as it left the Senate.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring because general permits for water discharge could pollute groundwater without allowing affected individuals to object. He urges sending the bill back to conference to preserve public participation features.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges sticking with the Senate's original position and sending the bill to conference because he believes the version returning from the House is in worse shape than when it left.
S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports sending the bill back for further discussion because he views the change regarding public comment as a huge issue that needs to be addressed.
S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurring because the bill protects existing permits from legal challenges and ensures public comment remains available through the rulemaking process.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment to allow public comment and appeals because a general permit's 'one size fits all' approach may not work in diverse areas, requiring a mechanism for aggrieved parties with direct stakes to challenge it.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker proposes a sunset clause because the bill needs more time to be refined in areas where general permits may not work due to unique geologic and drainage conditions across the state.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the sunset amendment as a necessary check to ensure due diligence and revisit potential unintended consequences of the general permitting system in two years.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because adding a sunset sends a message of hesitation to courts and litigants, potentially undermining the goal of keeping DEQ operational without legal challenges.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it addresses a problem that does not exist; if the permitting process fails, court decisions will naturally force legislative review.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because sunsets are unnecessary; if the bill is unworkable, the legislature can simply introduce a new fix in the future.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that a court challenge created uncertainty and expense for general permits, so this bill clarifies definitions and adds public comment procedures to address the court's concerns while maintaining an efficient permitting process.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Changes
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Failed Committee of the Whole by GINGERY
Adopted Committee of the Whole by THRONE
Adopted 3rd reading by SCHIFFER
Failed 3rd reading by CASE