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IL HB4358

IL HB4358
EPA-GREAT LAKES CCR PROTECTION


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Introduced
01/05/2022
In Committee
03/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that all CCR generated by the electric generating industry located in a municipality bordering Lake Michigan with greater than 75,000 inhabitants but fewer than 150,000 inhabitants shall be removed from the site. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amendatory provisions do not impact any financial obligation arising before their effective date. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to require the removal of all coal combustion residuals (CCR) generated by the electric generating industry located in a municipality bordering Lake Michigan with a population between 75,000 and 150,000 inhabitants. It mandates a site investigation to identify and remove CCR placed or stored outside of CCR surface impoundments, and prohibits the Agency from approving any permits that would allow CCR surface impoundments to close in place. The bill also specifies that it does not impact any financial obligations that arose before its effective date, including those related to a previous public act. The purpose of this bill is to protect Lake Michigan from further contamination by CCR.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback (on 03/30/2022)

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