HCS HB 980 -- ENVIRONMENTAL RULES (Myers)

This substitute requires after the effective date of the
substitute that all rules promulgated or amended by the
Department of Natural Resources and certain related boards and
commissions that prescribe environmental conditions or standards
cite the specific section of law or legal authority for the rule.
The rule must also be based on a regulatory impact report.  The
substitute outlines the criteria for the report which must be
published in a qualified newspaper and posted on the agency,
board, or commission's web site.  Sixty days must be allowed for
public comment before promulgating the rule.  The report must be
filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.  Rules
may be adopted within certain limitations without a regulatory
impact report if immediate action is necessary to protect human
health, public welfare, or the environment.  Rules may also be
adopted that are equivalent to federal rules.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Cost on General Revenue Fund of $0 in
FY 2005, $0 to $25,000 in FY 2006, and $0 to $25,000 in FY 2007.
Estimated Net Cost on Other State Funds of $0 in FY 2005, $0 to
Unknown in FY 2006, and $0 to Unknown in FY 2007.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am