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IN HR0043

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Baird

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Legislative Council to assign fugitive dust regulations to a study committee for comprehensive review
  • Defines fugitive dust as particulate matter that becomes airborne and escapes beyond property lines, potentially affecting human health or the environment
  • Identifies agriculture, mining, construction, and manufacturing as primary sources of high dust levels
  • Notes that House Bill 1158-2013 exempts agricultural operations from certain fugitive dust emission regulations
  • Directs any established committee to operate under Legislative Council oversight and issue reports as directed by the council

Legislative Description

Study committee on the topic of fugitive dust.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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