SB 6264 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that the department or local government may issue general permits for any category of activities if the department or local government determines that the activities in such a category are similar in nature, will cause only minimal adverse impacts on fish life when performed separately, and will have only a minimal cumulative impact on fish life. General permits may be issued for a period of up to five years.

Requires that the general permit must include the following: (1) A precise description of the activities covered by the permit;

(2) The conditions and practices an applicant must follow to receive coverage under the permit;

(3) The geographic scope of the permit;

(4) The method to obtain coverage under the permit; and

(5) Any requirements for reporting at project completion.