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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th 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 addresses the regulation and removal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) at electric generating plants located within 4,000 feet of Lake Michigan, with the primary goal of protecting Lake Michigan's water quality. The bill requires owners and operators of such facilities to conduct comprehensive site investigations to identify all CCR and any associated soil and groundwater contamination, and then submit detailed removal and remediation plans to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These plans must include a schedule for CCR removal, transportation methods, and complete remediation of contaminated areas. Owners must post public notices about their investigations and plans, allowing for community input, and must submit regular updates and a final completion report to the Agency. The bill mandates that all CCR not in surface impoundments must be removed for off-site disposal, and all impacted soil and groundwater must be remediated to meet the most stringent state standards. Additionally, facility owners must post a performance bond or other financial security to ensure compliance. The bill emphasizes transparency, public participation, and protection of Lake Michigan as a critical environmental and public resource, with strict timelines and review processes to ensure thorough cleanup of CCR-related contamination.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Rita Mayfield (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Dan Didech (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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