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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Environmental Protection Act to require the state environmental agency to develop and implement new requirements for stormwater pollution prevention within one year of the bill's enactment. Specifically, the bill mandates that facilities regulated under certain federal environmental regulations (40 CFR 414 and 40 CFR 463) must include provisions in their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to control plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials in stormwater runoff. NPDES is a federal permitting program that regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into U.S. waters, and this bill specifically targets industrial facilities that may release plastic waste into the environment. The goal is to reduce plastic pollution by requiring industrial facilities to implement best management practices that prevent plastic pellets from being released into stormwater systems, which can ultimately contaminate rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Joyce Mason (D)*,
Julie Morrison (D)*,
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (on 05/27/2025)
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