HB 3133

Abstract

Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago may implement an electronic reporting system that will allow notices, orders, and other documents to be sent directly by email to persons or entities registered with the sanitary district and, in the discretion of the District, to allow those persons or entities registered with the District to view, modify, or submit documents using the electronic reporting system. Allows for email service of documents usually required to be served by U.S. first-class mail, U.S. certified mail, or personal service for persons or entities registered with the electronic reporting system. Provides that the District shall adopt rules, as approved by ordinance, to ensure service of process by email is properly effectuated upon the registered persons and entities. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the electronic reporting system applies only to the discharge of sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes subject to one of the sanitary district's ordinances. Provides that enrollment in the electronic reporting system is voluntary and limited to nonresidential facilities or uses. Provides that service by email using the electronic reporting system is only permitted on those persons or entities that voluntarily enroll in the system.