HI HCR153

Request Department of Health to conduct feasibility study on implementing continuous monitoring and sampling technologies in waste combustion facilities and municipal solid waste landfills using EPA-tested and verified equipment.

Study should examine feasibility of requiring waste combustion facility operators to continuously monitor or sample emissions of 23 contaminants including carbon dioxide, mercury, dioxins, arsenic, lead, and various other hazardous air pollutants.

Study should examine feasibility of requiring municipal solid waste landfill operators to develop plans to continuously monitor or sample emissions of contaminants on a separate list to be established by the Department.

Study should consider establishing a Department-hosted emissions data disclosure website to collect emissions data and alert facility operators, the Department, and enrolled parties of violations or exceedances of air pollution limitations.

Department must submit report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 Regular Session convenes.