ENVIR. JUSTICE/REPURPOSING EXISTING LANDFILL.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 1194 (Public) Filed Tuesday, May 29, 2012
TO ENSURE THAT A PERMITTEE OR TRANSFEREE OF AN EXISTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY (1) CANNOT CIRCUMVENT THE CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACILITY AND (2) CANNOT CIRCUMVENT ANY COMPONENT OF THE PERMIT PROCESS FOR A NEW PERMIT OR A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO A PERMIT WHEN SUBSTANTIAL ENERGY-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES ARE ADDED TO THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED AT THE FACILITY AND THE FACILITY IS LOCATED IN A MINORITY OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY PROTECTED BY TITLE VI OF THE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACT.
Intro. by Adams.
Status: Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, Judiciary (House Action) (May 30 2012)

Bill History:

H 1194

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 1194 (2011-2012)
    Summary date: May 29 2012 - View Summary

    Amends GS 130A-290(A)(2) to extend the definition of closure to include an 85% or greater reduction in the acceptance of waste during a continuous one-year period at a solid waste management facility. Amends GS 130A-294(a)(4)c. specifying a circumstance under which the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) must deny an application for a permit for a solid waste management facility. Amends GS 130A-294(a1) to set out guidelines to which DHHS must adhere before approving any transfer of a permit for solid waste management. Amends GS 130A-294(b1)(1) to expand the definition of substantial amendment to include an addition of substantial energy-producing activities to be conducted at the facility. Effective when the act becomes law and applies to any new or amended permits issued on or after that date.

    Environment
    GS 130A
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