Bill > HB1969

This bill requires excavators to submit a notice of intent to excavate to a notification center, which will then forward the details to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR must then investigate whether the proposed excavation site is located in an area with known environmental issues, such as ongoing remediation, sites requiring remedial response, or locations listed on the department's registry of abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. If the excavation site is within an area of environmental concern, the bill mandates specific actions: for sites with known contamination, the DNR must notify responsible parties and require them to test the soil for safety, while for sites under investigation, the department will directly conduct soil testing to ensure the safety of workers. The goal of this legislation is to prevent potential health risks by identifying and addressing potential hazardous waste contamination before excavation work begins, thereby protecting workers and the environment.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1969&year=2026&code=R