Bill > AB2776

This bill makes several changes to laws governing hazardous materials storage tanks. It clarifies that the "treatment" of hazardous waste does not include the compaction of non-liquid waste under specific conditions, such as not altering the waste's character beyond volume reduction and preventing fugitive dust, fire, or explosion. The bill also revises exemptions for oil-filled electrical equipment and small underground storage tanks, requiring more specific secondary containment and monthly inspections for the latter. Additionally, it expands the requirement to report petroleum releases into state waters and modifies regulations for underground storage tank inspections, requiring permitholders to return to compliance within 30 days of receiving a report, though local agencies can approve longer compliance plans if submitted within that timeframe. Finally, the bill exempts certain gases like oxygen and nitrogen from business plan requirements for hazardous material storage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials (Assembly)

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