California AB1031 exempts certain geothermal waste from hazardous waste regulations.
California AB1031 amends the Health and Safety Code to exempt geothermal waste from hazardous waste requirements. Specifically, wastes from the exploration, development, or production of geothermal energy, excluding drilling wastes, are exempt if they meet certain conditions. These conditions include being returned after processing via closed piping and not being solid or semisolid hazardous residuals. The bill also sets a fee rate for geothermal waste not exempt from hazardous waste regulations. This exemption applies to wastes generated on or after January 1, 2021.
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