SB0839 Summary

• Designates hazardous paint and paint-related waste as universal waste subject to streamlined hazardous waste rules under Illinois Administrative Code 35 Ill. Adm. Code 733.

• Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to propose rules within 60 days and the Pollution Control Board to adopt rules within 180 days establishing management procedures and standards for hazardous paint and paint-related waste.

• Establishes interim requirements for small quantity handlers of universal waste managing paint and paint-related waste, including waste containment in structurally sound containers, labeling, accumulation limits of one year, employee training, and release response procedures.

• Prohibits small quantity handlers from shipping paint waste to locations other than other universal waste handlers, destination facilities, or foreign destinations; requires agreement from receiving handlers before shipment.

• Extends the Paint Stewardship Act plan submission deadline from 12 months to July 1, 2025, and increases the Agency's review period from 60 days to 90 days for paint stewardship program plan approval.