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House approves changes to solid and hazardous waste permitting to speed cleanup and reuse of remediated land
Summary
First substitute Senate Bill 271 clarifies permitting for contaminated sites, allows multiple permittees so new owners can proceed with cleanup without prior-owner agreement, and permits reuse of remediated portions of sites. Sponsors said the measure accelerates cleanup while maintaining environmental standards; debate clarified liability remains for prior polluters until cleanup standards are met.
Representative David Clark presented first substitute Senate Bill 271, an amendment package to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Act. Clark said the bill clarifies definitions, establishes rules for multiple permittees so a current owner can move…
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