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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that owners and operators of CCR surface impoundments at electric generating plants that are bordering Lake Michigan shall close the CCR surface impoundment by removal by off-site disposal, pursuant to specified provisions and requirements. In additional provisions, requires an owner or operator to remove from his or her site, for off-site disposal, all CCR generated by a facility that is not disposed of, treated, stored, or abandoned in a CCR surface impoundment, and remediate all soil and groundwater impacted by that CCR, in accordance with specified requirements. Requires owners or operators to submit specified plans and reports to the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides that an owner or operator shall post with the Agency a performance bond or other security for the purpose of ensuring removal and remediation in accordance with the provisions. Provides that the Agency may enter into such contracts and agreements as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the provisions. Provides that neither the State, nor the Director of the Agency, nor any State employee shall be liable for any damages or injuries arising out of or resulting from any action taken under the provisions. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Environmental Protection Act to require the owners and operators of coal combustion residual (CCR) surface impoundments at electric generating plants bordering Lake Michigan to close the CCR surface impoundments by removing and off-site disposal of the CCR. The bill also requires the removal and off-site disposal of all CCR generated by these facilities that is not disposed of in a CCR surface impoundment, as well as the remediation of any associated soil and groundwater contamination. The bill establishes procedures and timelines for the site investigation, removal and remediation plan development, and implementation, and requires the owners and operators to post performance bonds or other security to ensure compliance. The bill also grants the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency authority to oversee and enforce these requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Rita Mayfield (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Drinking Water Safety
- ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
- ‐ Waste Disposal
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1608&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB1608.htm | 01/31/2023 |
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