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Amend SB 709 (house committee printing) as follows:
(1) On page 1, strike lines 8 and 9 and substitute the following:
(e-1) Notwithstanding any other law, this subsection applies to any contested case hearing on a matter involving an environmental permit. Each issue referred by the
(2) On page 1, strike lines 18 and 19, and substitute the following:
(e-2) Notwithstanding any other law, this subsection applies to any contested case hearing on a matter involving an environmental permit. An administrative law judge must complete the
(3) On page 2, strike lines 10 and 11 and substitute the following:
(i-2) Notwithstanding any other law, this subsection applies to any contested case hearing on a matter involving an environmental permit. in a contested case, the filing with
(4) Strike page 2, line 22 through page 3, line 6, and substitute the following:
(i-2) A party may rebut a demonstration under Subsection (i-1) by presenting evidence that demonstrates that:
(1) the draft permit violates a specific state or federal legal or technical requirement; or
(2) the draft permit, if issued, would not protect human health and safety, the environment, or physical property.
(5) On page 3, strike lines 21-27 and substitute the following:
(a-1) In [The commission shall adopt rules specifying factors which must be considered in] determining whether a person is an affected person in any contested case arising in connection with any environmental permit, the commission: [under the air, waste, or water programs within the commission's jurisdiction and whether an affected association is entitled to standing in contested case hearings.]