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This bill requires applicants for landfill permits to submit a report detailing the potential harms and benefits of their proposed project, and the Department of Environmental Services (DES) must then determine if the project offers a "net public benefit," meaning its benefits outweigh its harms. To make this determination, the DES will consider the need for the facility, its ability to help the state meet waste management goals, and will require an independent third-party assessment of potential impacts on human health, property values, tourism, wildlife, and economic benefits, with the applicant covering the cost of this assessment. The bill also clarifies how capacity needs are met for both new and expanded landfills and specifies that the net public benefit evaluation is limited to the specific project being reviewed.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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