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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
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, providing for areas where landfills are prohibited.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Solid Waste Management Act to prohibit landfills from being located within three miles of municipalities with a population density of at least 1,000 residents per square mile. Specifically, the bill prevents the creation, reopening, or expansion of municipal, residual, or hazardous waste landfills near densely populated areas. The prohibition applies to any landfill seeking a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection that has not yet been fully approved by both the department and a court with final jurisdiction. By establishing this geographic restriction, the bill aims to protect densely populated communities from potential environmental and health risks associated with waste disposal facilities. The legislation will take effect immediately upon enactment, providing a clear and immediate guideline for waste management facility placement in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection (on 03/17/2025)
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