Bill > S482

This bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for the reuse of large volumes of soil (greater than 100,000 cubic yards) in the reclamation of sand pits, gravel pits, and quarries. Key provisions include: 1. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will issue site-specific approvals in the form of administrative consent orders for any "covered project" (a reclamation project receiving over 100,000 cubic yards of soil). These orders will require detailed soil management plans, stormwater management, public communication, oversight, and certification that the soil reuse poses no significant risk. 2. Soil accepted for these projects must not contain more than de minimis quantities of solid waste, and the placement of soil containing oil or hazardous materials will be considered a reportable release requiring assessment and remediation. 3. Filling operations without DEP approval will be subject to enforcement for violations of solid waste and oil/hazardous material regulations. 4. The bill does not eliminate any other local, state, or federal requirements related to the management of the soil, such as permits for placement of fill, noise, traffic, dust control, etc. The overall intent of the bill is to ensure the safe and responsible reuse of large volumes of soil for reclamation projects, while still maintaining environmental protections and public oversight.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S482