HB665

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in residual waste, further providing for disposal, processing and storage of residual waste and providing for exempt special wastes; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·2/20/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB665 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to redefine "drill cuttings" and "solid waste," and adds provisions for testing and.

Pennsylvania HB665 amends the Solid Waste Management Act by redefining "drill cuttings" to exclude those from oil or gas deposits and "solid waste" to include various types of wastes while excluding coal ash. The bill mandates testing of municipal and residual waste for specific radionuclides and chemicals, and requires facilities to report quarterly on waste volumes, types, and test results. It also prohibits the storage, processing, or disposal of residual waste exceeding permissible levels and mandates public hearings for nonhazardous exempt special wastes.

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Where it stands

Current
Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection