Plain English Breakdown
The official summary mentions related matters and repeal of conflicting laws but does not detail what those specific matters are beyond the main authorization.
HB1072: Checking Out-of-State Permit History
This bill allows the director of Georgia's Environmental Protection Division to look at a company's past environmental rules and violations in other states when deciding on certain permit applications.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Code Section 12-2-2 regarding duties related to permit applications and inspections.
- Authorizes the director of the Environmental Protection Division to investigate out-of-state regulatory history.
- Requires consideration of that out-of-state history when processing certain permit applications.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Director of the Environmental Protection Division in Georgia.
- Applicants for specific environmental permits who have a record of regulatory actions outside of Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not list which specific types of permits require this out-of-state check, only referring to 'certain permits'.
- It is unclear if applicants must provide their own records from other states or if the director will search for them independently.
- No effective date is provided in the source material.