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DE SB68

Bill

Status

Passed

8/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ennis

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Updates terminology in Delaware hazardous chemical reporting requirements to include "safety data sheets" alongside "material safety data sheets" to align with federal and international standards.

  • Increases reporting fees for hazardous chemical inventory forms effective March 1, 2018: hazardous chemicals increase from $40 to $60 per chemical, and extremely hazardous substances increase from $80 to $100 per substance, with a $5,000 annual per-facility cap.

  • Removes a conflicting provision regarding distribution of SARA III Program revenue to local emergency planning committees.

  • Adds exemption for transportation and storage of substances subject to the chapter requirements, including natural gas distribution, to align with federal reporting requirements.

  • Directs fees collected from facilities to the State Emergency Response Commission for funding local emergency planning committees and emergency response equipment, with funds remaining available and not subject to reversion.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Emergency Planning And Community Right To Know Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development5/17/2017
Corrections & Public Safety4/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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