This bill amends the Wellhead Protection Area Act by adding provisions that require counties, cities, and villages with zoning, land-use, planning, or permit-granting authority over wellhead protection areas to notify the controlling entities of these areas about any proposed land-use or zoning regulations or building permits. The notification must occur at least thirty days prior to any public hearing or legal action regarding the proposed regulations or permits. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that these local governments must consider the ability of the controlling entity to provide an adequate supply of potable water when making decisions related to these proposals.

The bill also includes an insertion that expands the scope of the Wellhead Protection Area Act to include section 2 of the act, which outlines the notification requirements. Furthermore, the original section 46-1501 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska is repealed, indicating a significant update to the existing legal framework governing wellhead protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46-1501