Establishes rules and fees for coal combustion residual management in Illinois.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act to set standards for coal combustion residual (CCR) management units. It defines a CCR management unit and mandates fees for CCR surface impoundments and management units. Owners or operators must pay initial and annual fees, and submit facility evaluation reports. The bill also requires meaningful public participation in permit issuance and identifies areas of environmental justice concern. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must propose rules for CCR management units, which the Pollution Control Board must adopt.
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