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 certified installers, and it allows for the application process for general permits to be streamlined.

The bill also exempts certain fees related to general permits from administrative procedure requirements and prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources from imposing design modifications or fees during the transition 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 enhance the regulatory framework for wastewater treatment 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