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EXPLANATION: Restricts DHEC from using appropriated funds for procedures related to the existing water quality and navigability conditions of the Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, General
Provisions, page 522, after line 12, by adding an appropriately
numbered paragraph to read:
(GP: New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam) The
Department of Health and Environmental Control is
prohibited from using any appropriated funds to process and
approve any license, permit, authorization, or certification
related to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam inconsistent with
the State's policy and the General Assembly's intent of
maintaining the existing water quality and navigability
conditions of that portion of the Savannah River in and around
the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Consistency may occur by
including conditions on any proposed project for the maintenance
of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam pool at elevation 114.5
NAVD88 for the preservation of adequate and sufficient water
quality, navigation, water supply, and recreational
activities.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.