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IL HB3095

Bill

Status

Passed

7/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Permits limestone residual materials to be delivered to and placed in mines by methods other than injection wells, providing flexibility in disposal methods.

  • Exempts municipalities proposing these rules from the requirement to obtain 200 petition signatures normally required under Section 28 of the Environmental Protection Act.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environment5/18/2023
Rules5/17/2023
Environment and Conservation5/9/2023
Assignments5/3/2023
Environment and Conservation4/12/2023
Assignments3/27/2023
Energy & Environment2/28/2023
Rules2/17/2023

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