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AR HB1705
Bill
Status
4/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 8-6-1002(b) to allow the Landfill Post-Closure Trust Fund to be used for closure activities at permitted waste tire processing or disposal sites owned or operated by regional solid waste management districts.
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Authorizes the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to use landfill closure funds to complete closure of waste tire facilities when the regional solid waste management district lacks sufficient funds to do so.
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Declares an emergency due to public health and safety dangers posed by delays in waste tire facility closures caused by lack of funds.
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Takes effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override by the legislature.
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Approved by the Governor on April 4, 2015.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Laws Concerning The Reparation Of Landfills; And To Authorize The Arkansas Department Of Environmental Quality To Use Landfill Closure Funds For The Closure Of Waste Tire Facilities
Last Action
Notification that HB1705 is now Act 1037
4/4/2015