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IL HB4715
Bill
Status
2/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Randy Frese
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AI Summary
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Amends the Environmental Protection Act to allow incidental sales of finished compost from landscape waste composting operations without triggering permit requirements based on agronomic rate calculations.
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Removes the requirement that landscape waste composting facilities near residential areas (10+ occupied non-farm residences within 1/2 mile) must charge no fees for accepted materials to qualify for permit exemptions.
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Clarifies permit exemptions for landscape waste composting operations meeting specified criteria, including those on farms and near residences, with conditions on facility size, compost application rates, and registration requirements.
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Makes technical corrections to existing Environmental Protection Act provisions regarding waste transportation, hazardous waste operations, and construction debris handling.
Legislative Description
EPA-COMPOSTING FACILITY
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
6/23/2020