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PA SB1355
PA SB1355In 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
10/16/2020
In Committee
10/16/2020
10/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1355 | 10/17/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1355&pn=2084 | 10/17/2020 |
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