HB 2178
An Act amending the act of October 18, 1988 (P.L.756, No.108), known as the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, providing for spill response and residential environmental protection; and, in fund, further providing for Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund.
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act, amends the existing Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act to address spill response and protect residential communities from environmental contamination. It establishes a framework for immediate action in case of hazardous substance discharges, requiring responsible parties to contain, clean up, and remove contamination. The bill also creates a fund to support these efforts and establishes standards for cleanup, particularly in residential areas, ensuring they meet levels suitable for unrestricted use.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for immediate response to discharges of hazardous substances.
- Requires responsible parties to contain, clean up, and remove contamination threatening public health and the environment.
- Creates a Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund to finance response and remediation efforts.
- Defines ‘immediate environmental concern’ and ‘residential area’ for specific regulatory purposes.
- Mandates timelines for investigation, containment, and remediation actions.
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to issue directives and take action when responsible parties fail to comply.
- Establishes cleanup standards, particularly for residential areas, to ensure environmental safety.
- Provides for treble damages in cases where the Department undertakes cleanup due to a responsible party’s failure to comply.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Businesses that handle hazardous substances
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Cosponsors
Danielle Friel Otten
Jennifer O'Mara
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