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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop and begin implementation of requirements for a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or other similar best management practice requirements, to be included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued to facilities regulated under certain federal regulations. Provides that these requirements apply to the control of plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials, in stormwater runoff from these facilities.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the Environmental Protection Act, mandates that within one year of its effective date, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) must create and start enforcing rules for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) or similar best management practices. These requirements will be incorporated into National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which are federal permits regulating wastewater discharges, for facilities covered by specific federal regulations (40 CFR 414 or 40 CFR 463). The core purpose of these new rules is to control plastic pellets and other raw plastic materials from entering stormwater runoff from these regulated facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (on 02/18/2026)
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