An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for powers and duties of the department.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Act to clarify and expand the powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection. Specifically, it grants the department authority to administer federal funds for closing and monitoring abandoned hazardous waste sites, establish a fund to support these efforts, and encourage the beneficial use or processing of municipal and residual waste. The bill also requires the department to respond to complaints about changes in waste properties and to forward notices of violation from the EPA to local municipalities.
Key provisions
- Grants the Department of Environmental Protection authority to administer federal funds for abandoned hazardous waste site remediation.
- Authorizes the creation of a Pennsylvania fund to support hazardous waste site closure and monitoring, potentially through surcharges.
- Requires the department to encourage beneficial use or processing of municipal and residual waste.
- Establishes waste regulations for beneficial use, including potential for regional permits.
- Mandates notification to the department of changes in residual waste properties.
- Requires the department to investigate complaints about waste property changes.
- Requires the department to forward EPA notices of violation to local municipalities.
- Specifies a maximum storage time for residual waste (one year).
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Zachary Mako
Cosponsors
Barbara Gleim
R. Lee James
Robert Freeman
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