Water Pollution - Oyster Repletion Supplemental Environmental Projects
Sponsor: Jay A. Jacobs (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 412 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of the Environment to include oyster repletion projects in a certain database; and requiring the Department to prioritize a supplemental environmental project involving certain oyster repletion projects for a party who is in violation of a certain effluent limitation or unpermitted discharge.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Jacobslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Ochsenhirt, Lisalobbyist | AquaLaw | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Smith, Joanne | Delegate Staff | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFOchsenhirt, LisaAquaLawRegistered for: Maryland Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies; Maryland Municipal Stormwater Association…