H-1143

   Amend House File 553 as follows:
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   Section 1.  Section 455B.174, subsection 4, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), Code 2015, is amended to read as follows:
   (1)  Approve or disapprove the plans and specifications for the construction of disposal systems or public water supply systems except for those sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions which are reviewed by a city or county public works department as set forth in section 455B.183.  If, during the review of the plans and specifications for a disposal system, a disagreement arises in regard to whether such plans and specifications satisfy the statewide standards established pursuant to section 455B.173, subsection 8, the applicant may request an interim appeal to the director. If a request for an interim appeal is received by the director, the director shall meet with the applicant and department personnel and shall make a written determination in regard to whether the submitted plans and specifications satisfy the statewide standards and reasonably assure reliable compliance with applicable permit requirements, and whether an exception to the statewide standards is warranted. The director shall issue, revoke, suspend, modify, or deny permits for the operation, installation, construction, addition to, or modification of any disposal system or public water supply system except for sewer extensions and water supply distribution system extensions which are reviewed by a city or county public works department as set forth in section 455B.183. The director shall also issue, revoke, suspend, modify, or deny permits for the discharge of any pollutant, or for the use or disposal of sewage sludge. The permits shall contain conditions and schedules of compliance as necessary to meet the requirements of this part of this division or chapter 459, subchapter III, the federal Water Pollution Control Act and the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. A permit issued under this chapter for the use or disposal of sewage sludge is in addition to and must contain references to any other permits required under this chapter. The director shall not issue or renew a permit to a disposal system or a public water supply system which is not viable. If the director has reasonable grounds to believe that a disposal system or public water supply system is not viable, the department may require the system to submit a business plan as a means of determining viability. This plan shall include the following components:>
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   10.  Title page, by striking line 1 and inserting <An Act relating to water supply and disposal, including the construction of disposal and public water supply systems and the implementation of federal wastewater and>
   11.  By renumbering, redesignating, and correcting internal references as necessary.

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MAXWELL of Poweshiek