An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in enforcement and remedies, further providing for right of citizen to intervene in proceedings.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Solid Waste Management Act to give citizens a greater right to enforce the law and intervene in legal proceedings related to environmental violations. Specifically, it allows citizens with a stake in environmental matters to file civil lawsuits to compel compliance with the act and its regulations if the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) fails to act. It also prevents citizens from filing similar lawsuits if the DEP is already pursuing legal action on the same issue.
Key provisions
- Allows citizens to sue the DEP or violators of the Solid Waste Management Act.
- Grants citizens the right to intervene in legal actions related to environmental violations.
- Prohibits citizen lawsuits if the DEP is already pursuing legal action.
- Specifies that citizens must have a demonstrable interest that could be adversely affected.
- Eliminates the requirement for posting a bond to intervene in a lawsuit.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Environmental advocacy groups
- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Businesses involved in solid waste management
- Municipalities responsible for waste management
Notable changes
- Expands citizen rights to enforce the Solid Waste Management Act.
- Provides a mechanism for citizens to directly challenge DEP actions.
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- Pn 1367 Html
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven Santarsiero
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