HB1267 Summary: Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program

• Transfers the existing waste tire program to a new "Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Program" effective January 1, 2018, with enhanced accountability measures including an electronic uniform used tire manifest system and required business plans for all used tire programs.

• Establishes new rim removal fees on tire retailers ($3.00 per automobile tire, $1.00 per used tire) and commercial generator fees ($3.00 per tire), with import fees ($1.00) on used tires brought into Arkansas, effective January 1, 2018.

• Creates the "Used Tire Recycling Fund" receiving 93% of collected fees, with 7% going to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Fee Trust Fund; repeals the previous "Waste Tire Grant Fund."

• Requires used tire programs to submit business plans by December 31, 2017, establish tire collection centers in each county, use the electronic manifest system, and meet operational compliance standards to remain eligible for reimbursement funding.

• Provides incentive funding (up to $25,000 annually) for inter-district used tire programs serving 400,000+ population to support one illegal dumps control officer position.