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VT H0280
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Masland
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Natural Resources must assess feasibility of siting an EPS foam densifier in Vermont to process waste expanded polystyrene foam for recycling or reuse
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Assessment requires coordination with solid waste management entities, haulers, and businesses that generate EPS foam waste through manufacturing or shipping
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Report due to House Committee on Environment and Energy and Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy by January 15, 2026
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Report must include recommendations on whether to site a densifier, proposed location, operating entity, cost estimates, and whether to ban EPS foam from landfills if a densifier is established
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to the siting of an expanded polystyrene foam densifier in the State
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
2/19/2025