The bill proposes to exempt the review of certain subdivision applications and water or sewer plans from environmental review requirements under Title 75, chapter 1, parts 1 and 2. Specifically, it allows the department to bypass these provisions when reviewing water or sewer system plans. Additionally, it amends existing laws to delegate the review of small public water and sewer systems to local governments, provided they have established satisfactory review programs. The bill also outlines the distribution of review fees between the department and local governments and specifies that local departments or boards of health may not review public water supply systems or public sewage systems unless certified by the department.

Furthermore, the bill revises the rules for administration and enforcement related to subdivision reviews, including the certification of independent reviewers. It removes previous exemptions based on proximity to high-quality waters and the number of residential lots, while establishing new criteria for exemptions. The department is tasked with developing procedures for certifying independent reviewers and ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the review process for subdivisions and water or sewer plans while maintaining certain health and safety standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(1): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(2): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(3): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(4): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(5): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1(6): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_1: 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(1): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(10): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(2): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(3): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(4): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(5): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(6): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(7): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(8): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X(9): 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136
SB0262_X: 75-6-121, 76-4-104, 76-4-136