Bill > SB0159

This bill modifies Utah's environmental regulations for nonhazardous solid waste management, specifically focusing on landfill facility requirements. The bill introduces new provisions for nonhazardous solid waste class VII landfill facilities, mandating that they must have either an impervious synthetic liner system with very low hydraulic conductivity or an equivalent clay liner system. For existing facilities permitted by the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining as of January 1, 2025, the bill provides a pathway to continued operation by allowing them to obtain a temporary permit by May 7, 2025. However, these facilities must upgrade their cell liner systems by July 1, 2030 to meet the new technical specifications. The bill also maintains existing requirements for waste management facilities, including detailed operation plan approvals, which must demonstrate environmental safety, financial responsibility, personnel training, and market need. Additionally, the bill includes provisions about transferability of approvals, review periods, and specific conditions for commercial waste facilities. The new regulations aim to enhance environmental protection by ensuring more robust containment systems for waste disposal sites. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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