House Sponsors: SLONE. Short description: EROSION-SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMI Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Environmental Protection Act to create a title that establishes erosion or sediment, and storm water control requirements for land development projects that may cause erosion or sediment movement or change the intensity of storm water run-off. Sets forth permit requirements for specified development projects. Requires the Pollution Control Board to adopt standards for erosion and sediment control and for stormwater design analysis. Preempts home rule units from regulating in a manner inconsistent with the new title. Establishes civil penalties for violation of specified requirements. FISCAL NOTE (Pollution Control Board) Rulemaking would cost approximately $35,000; cost associated with increased caseload of permit appeals is undetermined. FISCAL NOTE (Environmental Protection Agency) Total cost to administer the program would be over $19 million. Estimated revenues from permit fees are $12 million per year, assuming no significant number of exemptions. The projected shortfall is $7 million per year. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE (Housing Development Authority) A minimum of $600 will be added the cost of constructing a single family residence. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status