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Howard County Council approves stormwater financial assurance plan after debate over stream restoration methods
Summary
Council approved CR 61-20-25, the countys financial assurance plan tied to the NPDES MS4 permit, after members split over the environmental impact of certain stream restoration projects and the timing of review.
The Howard County Council voted to approve Council Resolution 61-20-25, adopting a financial assurance plan linked to the countys National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit program, after a contentious discussion about stream restoration practices and timing.
Chair Liz Walsh led the motion to approve the resolution, which ultimately passed 3-2. Councilmembers split along concerns about certain stream-restoration projects described in the plan…
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