HB 3246
Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop a roadmap for the purpose of promoting voluntary industrial symbiosis activities in Oregon.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Business Development Department to create a roadmap for promoting industrial symbiosis in Oregon. Industrial symbiosis is when one business uses the resources produced by another, such as waste or by-products. The department will identify opportunities, study best practices, and recommend ways to improve environmental performance and create new business opportunities. The roadmap must be submitted to the Legislative Assembly by September 15, 2026, and sunsets on January 2, 2028.
Key provisions
- Directs the Oregon Business Development Department to develop an Industrial Symbiosis Roadmap.
- Defines ‘industrial symbiosis’ as the use of resources by one business from another.
- Requires the department to identify industrial symbiosis opportunities and analyze barriers to adoption.
- Outlines goals including reducing waste, generating new business, and creating green jobs.
- Sets a deadline of September 15, 2026, for submitting the roadmap to the Legislative Assembly.
- Authorizes county service districts to fund water resource management services.
- The roadmap will include recommendations for legislation.
- The bill sunsets on January 2, 2028.
Who is affected
- Oregon Businesses
- Oregon Business Development Department
- County Service Districts
- Environmental Organizations
- The Legislative Assembly
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Primary sponsors
Gregory Smith
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of House Bill 3246 generally agree that the bill promotes innovative solutions to reduce waste and increase efficiency among businesses through industrial symbiosis. They highlight the potential benefits of this approach, including creating high-paying jobs, expanding Oregon's circular economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Proponents point to successful pilot projects in Denmark and Oregon's existing clean water services as evidence of the effectiveness of industrial symbiosis. Additionally, supporters emphasize the importance of maximizing benefits in the hydrogen economy through colocation of facilities, as well as innovative applications such as turning fish waste into value-added products, and improving environmental outcomes through Byproduct Recovery Centers.
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