This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding on-site wastewater treatment and general permits. Specifically, it mandates that the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) must issue a general permit by January 1, 2026, for liquid effluent collection systems designed as either septic tank effluent pump systems or septic tank effluent gravity systems. The new language specifies that these systems must comply with existing requirements and be owned or operated by a single person. Additionally, it introduces a requirement that on-site wastewater treatment facilities with a design flow of 3,000 gallons per day or more must be installed by a certified installer, and it allows for rules that require facility owners to apply for coverage under the general permit.

The bill also includes provisions that exempt certain fees from administrative procedures and prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources from imposing design modifications or fees related to transitioning facilities to the new general permit program. Furthermore, it defines key terms such as "liquid effluent collection system," "septic tank effluent gravity system," and "septic tank effluent pump system." Overall, these changes aim to streamline the permitting process while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-210, 49-245, 49-104, 49-203, 49-211, 49-241, 49-241.02, 49-242, 49-255.01, 49-352, 49-353, 49-361, 35-190, 35-313
House Engrossed Version: 49-210, 49-245, 49-104, 49-203, 49-211, 49-241, 49-241.02, 49-242, 49-255.01, 49-352, 49-353, 49-361, 35-190, 35-313
Chaptered Version: 49-210, 49-245, 49-104, 49-203, 49-211, 49-241, 49-241.02, 49-242, 49-255.01, 49-352, 49-353, 49-361, 35-190, 35-313