Legislative panel approves new septic regulations

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A panel of Maryland lawmakers has approved regulations requiring new construction to use the best technology in septic systems to fight pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.

The Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review voted 11-8 on Tuesday for the regulations proposed by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration.

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