H.162 is a bill introduced by several representatives that seeks to repeal the existing statutory requirement for the Agency of Natural Resources to issue a permit for stormwater discharges from impervious surfaces that are three acres or larger. This requirement applies specifically to stormwater discharges that were either previously unpermitted or permitted under the guidelines of the 2002 Stormwater Management Manual.

The bill aims to streamline the permitting process by eliminating the need for a permit in these cases, thereby potentially reducing regulatory burdens on landowners and developers. The proposed change reflects a shift in policy regarding stormwater management and its associated permitting requirements.