Bill > S571

This bill aims to facilitate the reuse of large volumes of soil (greater than 100,000 cubic yards) for the reclamation of sand pits, gravel pits, and quarries. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to issue a site-specific administrative consent order that includes a detailed soil and fill management plan, stormwater management, and public communication provisions. The bill stipulates that the reused soil cannot contain more than de minimis quantities of solid waste and that its placement must not create new releases of oil or hazardous materials. Filling operations conducted without the department's approval would be subject to enforcement action. The bill also clarifies that it does not eliminate any other local, state, or federal requirements related to the management of the soil.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S571