SB 5079 - DIGEST

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     Declares that the purpose of this act is to encourage environmental permit program efficiency and pollution prevention through increased private sector participation in the preparation of air and wastewater discharge permits currently administered by the department of ecology.

     Declares that, by using expertise available in the private sector, the permit preparation option provided in this act is intended to reduce the time required to issue wastewater discharge permits and better protect the water quality of the state.