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This bill changes provisions governing requirements for hazardous waste facility permits in Missouri. Key changes include: 1. Requiring hazardous waste transporters to obtain a license from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) demonstrating their equipment meets safety and environmental standards, and paying fees to support the program. 2. Requiring hazardous waste facilities to obtain a permit from the DNR before construction, alteration, or operation, with application requirements including financial responsibility, environmental assessments, and public notice and hearing provisions. 3. Allowing the DNR to suspend or revoke transporter licenses or facility permits for violations or threats to public health and the environment, with appeal processes through the Administrative Hearing Commission. 4. Providing exemptions from the facility permit requirement for certain on-site waste storage, publicly owned treatment works, and resource recovery facilities meeting specified conditions. 5. Establishing requirements for facilities operating under federal interim status while their state permit applications are pending. 6. Prohibiting permit denials solely based on lack of need for additional transport or facility services.

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https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB480&year=2023&code=R