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IL HB3095
Bill
Status
7/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Adds exemption (26) to the definition of "pollution control facility" for mines used to place limestone residual materials from municipal drinking water treatment, eliminating regulatory oversight for this disposal method.
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Requires the Illinois Pollution Control Board to adopt rules governing placement of limestone residual materials in underground limestone mines located in or partially within the municipality operating the water utility.
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Permits limestone residual materials to be delivered to and placed in mines by methods other than injection wells, providing flexibility in disposal methods.
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Exempts municipalities proposing these rules from the requirement to obtain 200 petition signatures normally required under Section 28 of the Environmental Protection Act.
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Specifies that rules adopted for limestone residual material placement shall not be considered part of the State Underground Injection Control program.
Legislative Description
EPA-LIMESTONE MATERIAL
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0333
7/28/2023