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Committee backs bill clarifying compliance for mine detention ponds after extreme storms
Summary
Senate Bill 365 clarifies that detention ponds designed to DEQ standards are not automatically out of compliance during unusual multiple-storm events if operators are actively working to dewater and restore capacity; proponents said the change prevents automatic fines and is a reasonable technical fix.
Senator Barry Usher introduced Senate Bill 365, which clarifies that detention ponds constructed according to DEQ design standards should not be deemed out of compliance solely because sequential storm events temporarily exceed design capacity, provided operators are making timely efforts to dewater and restore capacity.
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