GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 40

Short Title:  Continue Water Issues Study.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Representatives Allred; and Mosley.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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February 4, 1997

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO CONTINUE ITS STUDY OF WATER ISSUES.
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission's Study Committee on Water Issues has been diligently addressing the public health concerns and the concerns of the regulated community raised by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; and
Whereas, the federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 were enacted into law on August 6, 1996, and those amendments will have a substantial impact on water supply systems in North Carolina; and
Whereas, other issues affecting the State's water supply, including water conservation, water supply system infrastructure needs, and other surface and groundwater issues remain to be studied; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study issues relating to the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996, water conservation issues, and other water supply and water quality issues relevant to the State's water resources.
Section 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make its recommendations and submit an interim report to the 1997 General Assembly, Regular Session 1998, and may make a final report to the 1999 General Assembly.
Section 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.