Bill > LB247

This bill modifies two existing statutes related to solid waste management and petroleum release remediation. First, it increases the disposal fee for solid waste from one dollar to two dollars and thirty-four cents per six cubic yards of uncompacted waste or three cubic yards of compacted waste, with fee collection and distribution requirements. The bill changes the percentage of collected fees, increasing from 50% to 65% to be remitted to the Integrated Solid Waste Management Cash Fund, which can now be used for additional purposes such as providing cost-share for superfund site remediation under federal environmental laws. The remaining 35% (previously 50%) will be credited to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fund, which continues to support grants for waste management planning and remediation efforts. Additionally, the bill modifies the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash Fund provisions, specifically allowing up to $1.5 million annually through June 30, 2025, for the department's cost-share and operational obligations under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The bill will become operative on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon approval.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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