ENROLLED SENATE
JOINT
RESOLUTION NO. 91	By:	Paddack and Fields of the Senate

			and

		Virgin and Scott of the House

A Joint Resolution approving permanent rules relating to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 308 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes, any rule which establishes or increases fees shall require approval by the Legislature by joint resolution.  If the Legislature fails to approve the rule on or before the last day of the legislative session, the rule shall be deemed disapproved; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-2-101, 2-3-402, 2-6-103, 2-6-203, 2-6-402 and 2-6-501 of Title 27A of the Oklahoma Statutes, the Environmental Quality Board shall adopt the rules for the implementation of the provisions of the Environmental Quality Code; and

WHEREAS, the permanent rules at OAC 252:627 and OAC 252:656 adopted by the Board on February 24, 2012, reflect the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

SECTION 1.  The Legislature hereby approves the permanent rules at OAC 252:627 and OAC 252:656, which were adopted by the Environmental Quality Board on February 24, 2012.

SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State is hereby directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Governor, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the editor of "The Oklahoma Register".

Passed the Senate the 8th day of May, 2012.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

Passed the House of Representatives the 17th day of May, 2012.

	
	Presiding Officer of the House
	of Representatives