The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 61, mandates that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is responsible for covering the costs associated with any survey of a state-owned lake that it requires. This change aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of DEEP regarding lake surveys, ensuring that the department funds these necessary assessments.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that explicitly states the requirement for DEEP to pay for such surveys. The intent behind this legislation is to streamline the process and ensure that the department takes financial responsibility for the surveys it deems necessary for state-owned lakes.