If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by updating the language in section 49-117 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Specifically, it would change the wording from "apply" to "applies" in the context of the requirements for a supplemental environmental project initiated or accepted by the department. This minor grammatical correction aims to clarify the legal language without altering the substantive requirements of the statute.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions by establishing the Advanced Water Purification Permit Program, which mandates the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to set permit fees and requires that funds from the program be deposited into the Water Quality Fee Fund. The bill also outlines specific rules for permitting standards, application processes, and prohibits the introduction of pollutants that could interfere with advanced water treatment facilities, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework for water quality management in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-117