Panel backs temporary use of point-source nutrient credits for industrial stormwater

Feb 9, 2026

A substitute to HB 952 would allow industrial stormwater permittees to use point-source nutrient credits for two years while DEQ convenes a work group to evaluate practices; the subcommittee reported the Title 1 substitute after wide stakeholder input supporting a temporary compromise to reduce compliance costs.

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The subcommittee adopted a compromise substitute for HB 9 52 that allows selected industrial stormwater permittees to use point-source nutrient credits for up to two years while DEQ leads an informal work group to evaluate the practice and make recommendations for future years.

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