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IN HB1403
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Baird
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AI Summary
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Increases hazardous waste disposal fee in disposal facilities from $11.50 per ton to $22.50 per ton, effective July 1, 2018.
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Of the $11 fee increase, 75% is paid to the county where the waste is disposed and 25% is deposited in the hazardous substances response trust fund.
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The original $11.50 base fee is distributed as 75% to the hazardous substances response trust fund and 25% to the county (distribution remains unchanged).
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Underground injection disposal fees remain at $11.50 per ton with a $25,000 annual liability cap per person.
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County funds must prioritize environmental monitoring, contamination testing, emergency training, and hazardous waste remediation before funding other authorized projects.
Legislative Description
Hazardous waste disposal fee increase. Increases the fee for the disposal of hazardous waste in a disposal facility from $11.50 per ton to $22.50 per ton. Provides that 75% of the $11 fee increase shall be paid over to the county in which the hazardous waste is disposed of and 25% shall be deposited in the hazardous substances response trust fund.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/16/2018