Loading chat...
OK SB926
Bill
AI Summary
-
Amends 27A O.S. 2011, Section 2-10-205 to establish energy efficiency through recyclable materials recovery as a priority for energy-intensive industries in Oklahoma.
-
Defines "energy-intensive industry" to include information technology (data centers), consumer product manufacturing, food processing, and materials manufacturers (aluminum, chemicals, forest products, metals, glass, petroleum refining, mining, steel).
-
Requires incorporated municipalities with populations over 5,000 to develop and operate recycling programs generating raw materials for in-state manufacturing, with waste paper collection as a minimum requirement.
-
Directs state regulatory agencies to encourage cost-effective recovery and reuse of recyclable materials by energy-intensive industries.
-
Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval; requires Department of Environmental Quality to coordinate statewide recycling efforts and report to Legislature by December 31, 2011 on achieving a 10% solid waste stream recycling goal.
Legislative Description
Recycling; Oklahoma Recycling Initiative; priority for certain energy intensive industries to achieve energy efficiency. Emergency.
Natural Resources
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/13/2013
5/13/2013