Modifies provisions relating to environmental programs within the Department of Natural Resources

Summary

The bill updates how unspent money in the Natural Resources Protection Fund is handled, tightens permitting for water contaminants while exempting most agricultural storm water, and changes membership and conflict‑of‑interest rules for the Clean Water Commission. It also gives contractors exclusive rights to return flows from Army Corps reservoirs, subject to state regulation. The changes affect the Department of Natural Resources, water utilities, farmers, and entities that store water in federal reservoirs.

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