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IL HB3092

IL HB3092
EPA-ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE


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Introduced
02/18/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to analyze impacts on environmental justice communities of permits for specified facilities. Contains requirements for public notice and hearings under the provisions. Provides that the provisions shall not apply to permits issued by the Agency pursuant to authority delegated from the United States pursuant to specified federal provisions.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to analyze the impacts on environmental justice communities for permits for new or expanded facilities, such as pollution control facilities, hazardous waste facilities, landfills, and waste treatment plants. The bill also sets out requirements for public notice and hearings, including allowing certain parties to intervene and providing for a public hearing process. However, the bill exempts permits issued by the EPA under delegated authority from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act or the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2021)

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