The bill amends K.S.A. 65-166a to extend the expiration period for permits issued under the water pollution control permit system from five years to ten years. It allows the secretary of health and environment to issue permits for terms shorter than ten years if valid cause is determined. Additionally, the bill establishes a fee schedule for administering the permit system, which is based on various factors such as the quantity of waste discharged and the capacity of treatment facilities. The bill also specifies that fees for permits related to sewage collection system extensions will not be assessed, while fees for other treatment devices and facilities will be nonrefundable.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for permits for confined feeding facilities based on their animal unit capacity and establishes maximum annual permit fees for these facilities. It also includes provisions for truck washing facilities for animal wastes, detailing the maximum fees applicable based on the number of trucks. The bill mandates that all fees collected be remitted to the state treasurer for deposit into the water program management fund. Lastly, the existing section of K.S.A. 65-166a is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-166a