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SS/SCS/HB 734 - This act modifies provisions pertaining to programs administered through the Department of Natural Resources. SECTION 644.036 - 303(d) LIST PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Under current law, the public notification requirements for the Clean Water Commission's development of the list of impaired waters required by Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act expire on August 28, 2009. This act extends the expiration date to August 28, 2010. SECTION 644.054 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT FEES Under current law, the authority expires on December 31, 2009 for the Clean Water Commission to charge fees for construction permits, operating permits, and operator's certifications related to water pollution control. This act extends the expiration date to December 31, 2010. SECTIONS 701.500 TO 701.506 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR APPLIANCES Under current law, the director of the Department of Natural Resources is required to develop minimum energy efficiency standards for two types of appliances and consumer electronics: those that have earned the federal Energy Star designation and those that have federally-required minimum energy efficiency standards. This act removes consumer electronics and instead requires the director to establish the standards only for appliances that do NOT have federally-required minimum standards. In cases where an appliance is eligible for the Energy Star designation, the minimum standards set by the director shall not exceed the Energy Star requirements. The act requires the department to conduct a study of energy efficiency in consumer electronics and report its findings to the General Assembly by July 1, 2010. Provisions of this act are similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/HCS/HB 661 (2009); perfected SB 272 (2009); and SB 433 (2009). ERIKA JAQUES
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