SB 769
Creating Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the West Virginia Litter Control and Environmental Cleanup Act, aims to improve litter control and cleanup efforts across the state. It establishes a framework for collaboration between state agencies like the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation, as well as county solid waste authorities. The act authorizes the state to hire a nonprofit contractor for statewide cleanup operations and provides funding mechanisms to support these initiatives, including annual reporting requirements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide litter control and environmental cleanup program.
- Designates responsibilities for the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Transportation, and county solid waste authorities.
- Authorizes counties with Litter Control Officers to receive funding assistance.
- Creates a process for the state to issue a Request for Proposal for a nonprofit contractor to conduct cleanup operations.
- Requires the contractor to clean illegal dumpsites, roadways, and waterways.
- Mandates annual reporting to the Legislature on program effectiveness.
- Allows for funding through existing litter control funds, grants, fines, and private partnerships.
- Clarifies the authority of Litter Control Officers to issue citations and fines.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- County solid waste authorities
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- West Virginia Department of Transportation
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