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PA HB586
PA HB586In general provisions, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the department; in applications and permits, further providing for permits and licenses required, transition scheme and reporting requirements and providing for food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), entitled "An act providing for the planning and regulation of solid waste storage, collection, transportation, processing, treatment, and disposal; requiring municipalities to submit plans for municipal waste management systems in their jurisdictions; authorizing grants to municipalities; providing regulation of the management of municipal, residual and hazardous waste; requiring permits for operating hazardous waste and solid waste storage, processing, treatment, and disposal facilities; and licenses for transportation of hazardous waste; imposing duties on persons and municipalities; granting powers to municipalities; authorizing the Environmental Quality Board and the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt rules, regulations, standards and procedures; granting powers to and imposing duties upon county health departments; providing remedies; prescribing penalties; and establishing a fund," in general provisions, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the department; in applications and permits, further providing for permits and licenses required, transition scheme and reporting requirements and providing for food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Solid Waste Management Act to provide comprehensive regulations for food processing residuals, which are waste materials generated from processing animal and vegetable products. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "animal processing waste," "food processing residuals," and "vegetative processing waste," and establishes a detailed framework for managing these materials. It requires the development of a land application system that includes specifications for storage, site preparation, nutrient availability, crop rotation, and odor management. Entities wishing to store or apply food processing residuals must file a notice of intent with the State Conservation Commission and maintain a food processing residuals data sheet. The bill provides a structured approach to managing these waste materials, emphasizing environmental protection, odor control, and proper agricultural use. It also imposes civil penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $5,000 for a first offense to $25,000 for subsequent offenses. Importantly, the bill establishes that regulations for food processing residuals are of statewide concern and will preempt local regulations, though municipalities can still adopt consistent ordinances. The new regulations will take effect 180 days after the bill's passage, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (22)
Paul Friel (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Bryan Cutler (R),
José Giral (D),
Barb Gleim (R),
Roni Green (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Shelby Labs (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Paul Takac (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) (on 01/28/2026)
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