S-5099

   Amend  the amendment, S-5050, to Senate File 2255, as follows:
   1.  Page 2, by striking lines 17 through 21.
   2.  Page 3, after line 13 by inserting: 
   <4.  The department shall not assess any fees associated with the receipt, collection, or analysis of reports required under this section.>
   3.  Page 3, after line 16 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES —— PROPRIETARY TREATMENT SYSTEM STUDY.
   1.  The department of natural resources shall conduct a study utilizing the information regarding proprietary treatment systems reported to the department pursuant to section 455B.243, as enacted by this Act.
   2.  In conducting the study, the department shall review the information submitted in annual inspection and maintenance reports, including system functionality, causes of deficiencies, and maintenance practices. The department shall also review any other data the department determines relevant to evaluating system performance.
   3.  The study shall include analysis of inspection, monitoring, and maintenance data collected from July 1, 2026, to December 1, 2027, for purposes of evaluating the performance, reliability, maintenance needs, and common causes of malfunction of proprietary treatment systems, as defined in section 455B.241, as enacted by this Act.
   4.  The department shall submit to the general assembly on or before January 10, 2028, a report detailing the department’s findings and recommendations.>
   4.  By renumbering as necessary.

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ANNETTE SWEENEY