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PA SB763
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 requirements for animal processing residuals and food processing residuals, for requirements for the storage, transfer and transport of animal processing residuals and food processing residuals by commercial brokers and commercial haulers, for preemptio
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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
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 requirements for animal processing residuals and food processing residuals, for requirements for the storage, transfer and transport of animal processing residuals and food processing residuals by commercial brokers and commercial haulers, for preemption of local ordinances and for mitigation; abrogating regulations; and making an editorial change.
AI Summary
This bill updates Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to provide clearer definitions and regulations for animal processing residuals and food processing residuals, focusing on how these materials can be used in agricultural operations. The bill redefines key terms like "animal processing residuals" and "food processing residuals" to clarify what materials are covered, and establishes new requirements for their storage, transfer, transportation, and land application. It empowers the Environmental Quality Board to develop guidelines for a "land application system" that farmers must follow when using these residuals, including provisions for recordkeeping, odor management, and periodic evaluation. The bill also preempts local regulations on these materials, ensuring a uniform statewide approach, and provides legal protections for agricultural operators who properly use these residuals. Additionally, the bill requires the development of regulations for commercial brokers and haulers who handle these materials, with provisions for determining material content, best practices for storage and transport, and recordkeeping. The new regulations aim to promote the beneficial use of agricultural and food processing waste while protecting environmental and public health standards.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 05/22/2025)
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