Bill > HB256

This bill requires owners or operators of waste-to-energy facilities to adhere to specific United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for emission limitations as they existed on December 31, 2024, with provisions for potential stricter limits. The bill specifically incorporates by reference five subparts of Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 60, which cover various types and ages of municipal waste combustors, including general provisions and standards for large and small municipal waste combustion units. The purpose is to prevent potential weakening of environmental standards by maintaining the emission limits in place as of the end of 2024, unless federal regulations or state air pollution control permits subsequently impose more stringent requirements. The bill will take effect on December 31, 2050, and will automatically be repealed on June 30, 2027, serving as a temporary measure to protect existing environmental standards for waste-to-energy facilities.

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

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2026