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DEQ says landfill remediation program making progress; lawmakers probe need for yearly bill
Summary
DEQ reported steps to remediate groundwater at legacy landfills, described the cease‑and‑transfer program and use of a corrective‑action account, and fielded legislative questions about whether annual legislative bills remain necessary.
Todd Parfitt told the Minerals interim committee that DEQ’s storage tank and landfill remediation programs have remediated large numbers of contaminated sites and that ongoing work is focused on prioritized sites.
Storage tanks and corrective action: Parfitt said the state’s storage‑tank cleanup program has logged 1,643 contaminated sites since 1991 and remediated 1,393, leaving approximately 250 remaining; many are in operation‑and‑maintenance mode. He said DEQ conducted about 660 inspections last year and reported a 95% compliance rate.
Cease and transfer and landfill remediation: Parfitt summarized…
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