SB 5595 - DIGEST

Requires that, upon receipt by the department of an application, it shall immediately send notice thereof containing pertinent information to potentially affected state agencies. The department shall also provide public notice of and an opportunity for public comment on proposed or draft permits or permit denials.

Requires the department to provide public notice in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice to the persons potentially affected by the proposed discharge and the department's actions with respect to the proposed discharge.

Provides that the department shall provide a minimum of thirty days for interested persons to comment on proposed draft permits or permit denials.