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, the bill introduces new conditions for facilities discharging under a general permit, including the requirement for installation by a certified installer and allows for the application process for coverage under the general permit.

Furthermore, the bill exempts fees related to general permits from certain administrative procedures and prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources from imposing design modifications or fees during the transition to the revised general permit program. Definitions for "liquid effluent collection system," "septic tank effluent gravity system," and "septic tank effluent pump system" are also included to clarify the types of systems covered under the new regulations. 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