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GA HB927
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Don Parsons
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AI Summary
- Facilities permitted to emit ethylene oxide must report any spill or release of ethylene oxide, regardless of amount, to the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in writing within 24 hours of discovery
- Violations of the ethylene oxide reporting requirement are subject to penalties under the existing air quality enforcement provisions of Georgia law
- The EPD director is required to publicly post information about all reported ethylene oxide spills or releases on the division's website
- Amends Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, covering air quality permitting and the director's powers and duties
Legislative Description
Air quality; reporting of any unpermitted release of ethylene oxide to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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