A recent update from a state environmental interest group Missouri Votes Conservation declared the outlook on Missouri's regulations of polluters "Grim" due to what the group calls "clean water foes" in the state legislature.
The legislature is considering a bill, HB 2109, that would continue state water quality permit fees after their authorization expires in 2010. The group cites budget shortfalls as the primary reason these fees must be continued.
"HB 2109 is slated to be heard soon by the full Senate but sadly, key Senate leaders vow to kill it," MVC wrote in a legislative update. "If this happens, Missouri’s water permit program might be subject to a federal takeover."
The last time these fees were increased was 2000, and many find current funding levels inadequate to support the existing regulatory program.
The legislation passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 141-8 and is now being handled by state Sen. Brad Lager (R) in the Senate.
Related Links:
Bill Summary for HB 2109 [2010]
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Missouri Votes Conservation says outlook for state water regulations is 'grim'
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