Illinois HB2419 amends the Environmental Protection Act to revise local siting review criteria for pollution control facilities.
Illinois HB2419 amends the Environmental Protection Act to revise local siting review criteria for pollution control facilities. The bill mandates that county boards or governing bodies consider specific criteria when reviewing siting applications, including the necessity of the facility, public health and safety, and environmental impact. It also requires local siting decisions to include a statement on procedural accessibility for the public. The bill outlines procedures for public hearings, appeals, and the transfer of siting approvals to new owners or operators.
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