Coastal Regulatory Reform.

Added a temporary requirement that water quality certification fees be paid within five business days after application submission, rather than at the time of submission.

Created an expedited review process for water quality certifications related to projects with Nationwide Permits from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Established a five-business-day review deadline for water quality certification applications, with automatic waiver of requirements if the Department fails to act within five calendar days.

Removed amendment-specific formatting, signatures, and procedural language related to the amendment process, replacing them with standard bill structure.

Header information changed from 'FILED SENATE' dated March 24, 2025 to 'ADOPTED' status with amendment tracking details.

New amendment instruction added to modify page 6, line 1 regarding natural shoreline and wetland definitions.

Original bill title, sponsor information, and committee referral details were removed as this is now an amendment document rather than the original filing.

Added a new subsection requiring the Department to determine application completeness within 30 business days and review supplemental information within 20 business days, with automatic completion if the Department fails to act.

Added an effective date provision stating the new requirements apply to applications pending or submitted on or after October 1, 2025.

Modified the denial requirement to mandate that the Department must explain why proposed discharges will not comply with state water quality requirements when denying an application.

Added a new provision stating the Department may grant, deny, or waive certification but cannot require applicants to withdraw their applications.

Removed committee substitute markings, adoption dates, and version identifiers that were present in the draft version but not needed in the ratified bill.

The bill was renumbered from Edition 4 to Edition 5, with page numbers and version identifiers updated accordingly. The substantive text of the regulatory provisions was reordered and renumbered but the content remains unchanged.

The deadline for the Department to notify applicants about supplemental information after a public hearing was changed from five business days to 15 business days, giving applicants more time to prepare and respond to additional information requests.

Short title changed from 'Amend 401 Certification Process' to 'Coastal Regulatory Reform' reflecting the bill's new focus on coastal permitting issues.

Added clarification that certain man-made ditches are not covered under the Coastal Area Management Act.

Added specific eligibility criteria for projects requiring water quality certification, including maintenance dredging projects, energy transmission projects, and upland basin marina construction.

Established detailed review timelines: 5 business days for fee notification, 30 business days for completeness review, and 10-15 business days for final approval depending on whether a public hearing is held.

Removed the sunset provision that would have expired the section when permanent rules became effective.

Added specific requirements for public notice posting within 5 business days and established waiver conditions if the Department fails to meet review deadlines.

Changed fee payment timing from being required before review to being required after review begins, allowing applications to be processed immediately upon receipt.

Added requirement for Department to submit proposed changes to EPA for approval by August 1, 2025.

Added a five-business-day deadline for the Department to review and approve or deny water quality certification applications for projects with Nationwide Permits.

Added staggered effective dates for Section 3, contingent on EPA approval and coordination with Army Corps of Engineers.

Added automatic waiver of certification requirements if the Department fails to take action within the five-business-day deadline.

Removed sponsor names and committee referral information from the bill header, likely due to procedural updates.