Bill > SB257

This bill amends the Hazardous Waste Act to require the Department of Environment to prioritize the disposal of hazardous waste generated within New Mexico when issuing, renewing, or modifying permits for hazardous waste disposal facilities. This means that when deciding whether to grant, extend, or change a permit for a facility that disposes of hazardous waste, the department must consider the facility's ability to accept and manage waste produced in the state. The bill adds this requirement as a new provision, designated as Subsection L, to the existing section of law that governs permits for hazardous waste facilities.

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