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VT H0292
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Masland
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AI Summary
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Bans land application and sale of biosolids, sewage sludge, or similar liquid wastes when PFAS testing detects any presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to test all biosolids, sewage sludge, and similar liquid wastes for PFAS before land application or sale
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Prohibits landfill disposal of solid waste, landfill leachate, septage, or sludge with PFAS levels exceeding state hazardous waste standards
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Prohibits use of sludge as daily cover at landfills operating in Vermont
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An act relating to the land application and sale of biosolids containing PFAS
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
2/20/2025