The state has made progress in doing its part to clean up the bay, most notably in reducing point-source pollution from sewage treatment plants and in providing incentives for farmers to reduce agricultural run-off.  Now it is time to reduce suburban water pollution.  I think this legislation is a good start in that direction.  I agree with one of the commenters that it is important to assess fees and to award dispensations from such fees in a logical and fair manner.  Hopefully, the law will not be overly prescriptive, dictating exactly what must be done, but rather do a straightforward assessment of the amount of pollution expected from a project, and then assess fees accordingly.  I also strongly agree with one of the commenters who suggests a state-wide effort to reduce phosphorus in lawn fertilizer.