Bill Summary for H 319 (2017-2018)

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Apr 19 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 319 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 9, 2017
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DECOMMISSIONING OF UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PROJECTS.
Intro. by Dixon.

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House amendment #1 makes the following modifications and additions to the specified matters that the Environmental Review Commission (Commission) is directed to study.

Clarifies that the Commission is to analyze whether or not any materials used in utility-scale solar projects are classified as hazardous material (was, could be classified as hazardous material). Directs the Commission to analyze whether or not solar panels can be safely disposed of in construction and demolition or municipal solid waste landfills (previously, can be safely disposed of in landfills).

Adds that the Commission is also to include in the study a survey of other states' regulatory requirements relating to the decommissioning of utility-scale solar projects.