Bill > HB665

This bill amends the Solid Waste Management Act to enhance regulations around waste disposal, testing, and reporting requirements. The bill modifies definitions of "drill cuttings" and "solid waste", updating references to oil and gas regulations and specifically excluding drill cuttings from certain geologic formations from the solid waste definition. It introduces stringent new testing requirements for residual waste and leachate, mandating facilities test for specific chemical compounds like chloride, bromide, sulfate, and nitrate, as well as hazardous characteristics such as toxicity, corrosivity, ignitability, and reactivity. The bill also requires testing for naturally occurring radionuclides using advanced spectrometry techniques. Facilities must now establish comprehensive record-keeping systems, comparing waste entry and leachate exit test results, and submit quarterly reports to the Department of Environmental Protection and local municipalities. Additionally, the bill creates new provisions for "exempt special wastes", requiring rigorous testing to ensure they are nonhazardous and nonradioactive, with provisions for public hearings if hazardous levels are detected. The legislation aims to improve environmental safety, transparency, and oversight in waste management practices, with these changes taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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