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OR SB218
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Smith
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AI Summary
- Department of Environmental Quality must study the impact of disposing waste materials from wind and solar renewable energy facilities in Oregon
- Study must determine average equipment lifespan, identify volume and types of materials to be discarded, and assess the size and number of disposal sites needed
- DEQ must estimate disposal costs, evaluate who should bear those costs, and assess short-term and long-term toxic environmental hazards from disposal sites
- Report with findings and potential legislative recommendations due to interim environment committees by September 15, 2026
- Study requirement automatically repeals on January 2, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to renewable energy facility waste.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy and Environment1/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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