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PA SB1355

PA SB1355
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making editorial changes.


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Introduced
10/16/2020
In Committee
10/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No.97) known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making editorial changes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Solid Waste Management Act to further define terms like "department," "drill cuttings," and "solid waste." It also adds requirements for the disposal, processing, and storage of residual waste, such as testing leachate for certain substances and reporting the testing results to the Department of Environmental Protection and the municipality. Additionally, the bill establishes regulations for the handling of "exempt special waste," which are certain solid wastes excluded from hazardous waste regulations. The bill makes several other changes related to the Environmental Quality Board's powers and duties, as well as enforcement provisions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 10/16/2020)

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