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Bill > S0215
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require the imposition of late fees on a person who fails to comply with the time frames of a corrective action plan for a hazardous materials release. The bill would also allow the Secretary of Natural Resources to establish by rule a program for the certification of environmental professionals providing services related to the identification, investigation, and remediation of properties impacted by a release of a hazardous material.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing Vermont law to address the remediation of contaminated properties. It would allow the Secretary of Natural Resources to establish a program for certifying environmental professionals who work on identifying, investigating, and cleaning up sites contaminated by hazardous materials, with rules outlining eligibility and requirements for these professionals. Additionally, the bill introduces late fees for individuals or entities responsible for cleaning up hazardous material releases who fail to meet the established timelines for their corrective action plans, with a standard fee of $500 and a reduced fee of $250 if they are participating in a specific program, with all collected fees going into the Environmental Contingency Fund.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.215 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0215/S-0215%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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