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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT; ENACTING THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES REMEDIATION AND RESTORATION ACT; PROVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT WITH POWERS AND DUTIES; REQUIRING OWNERS OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES TO REMEDIATE AND RESTORE THE INDUSTRIAL SITE WHEN THE INDUSTRIAL FACILITY IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL OR THE OWNER OR LAND TITLEHOLDER OFFERS THE PROPERTY FOR SALE; REQUIRING REMEDIATION AND RESTORATION PLANS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PRESCRIBING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
AI Summary
This bill, the Industrial Facilities Remediation and Restoration Act, grants the Department of Environment authority to require owners of industrial facilities to remediate and restore the industrial site when the facility is no longer operational or the owner offers the property for sale. The bill defines key terms like "contaminant" and "remediation," and requires owners to file remediation and restoration plans with the Department. The Department can require owners to post a performance bond or other surety to ensure compliance, and can impose administrative penalties or criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Conservation Committee (09:00 2/13/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/13/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=250&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0250.pdf |
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