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HI HB256

HI HB256
Relating To Environmental Protection.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

AI Summary

This bill establishes environmental protection regulations for waste-to-energy facilities in Hawaii by requiring them to comply with specific United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission limitation regulations as they existed on December 31, 2024. The bill covers five specific subparts of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 60, which outline standards of performance for municipal waste combustors of various sizes and construction dates. The key provision is that these emission limitations will remain in effect unless they are made more stringent by future federal regulations or by state air pollution control permits issued by the Department of Health. The legislature's intent is to prevent any potential weakening of existing environmental standards and to maintain strict oversight of waste-to-energy facility emissions. Notably, the bill has an unusual implementation timeline, taking effect on December 31, 2050, but being automatically repealed on June 30, 2027, which suggests it is designed as a temporary measure to lock in current environmental standards during a specific period.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). (on 04/15/2025)

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