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ID H0367

ID H0367
Adds to existing law to provide for scope and applicability, to provide for the power of the board, to provide construction requirements for new phosphogypsum stacks or lateral expansions of existing phosphogypsum stacks, and to provide for design and construction plans.


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Introduced
01/28/2020
In Committee
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
02/10/2020
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PHOSPHOGYPSUM -- Adds to existing law to provide for scope and applicability, to provide for the power of the board, to provide construction requirements for new phosphogypsum stacks or lateral expansions of existing phosphogypsum stacks, and to provide for design and construction plans.

AI Summary

This bill adds new sections to existing law to provide for the scope and applicability, power of the board, construction requirements for new phosphogypsum stacks or lateral expansions of existing phosphogypsum stacks, and design and construction plan approval processes. Phosphogypsum is a calcium sulfate by-product produced during the production of phosphoric acid, which is a key ingredient in phosphate fertilizers. The bill aims to facilitate and encourage the continued manufacturing of phosphate fertilizers while ensuring the proper design and construction of phosphogypsum stacks and stack systems to benefit the environment.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Resources and Conservation Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 9, 2020 Session Law Chapter 51 Effective: 07/01/2020 (on 03/10/2020)

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