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Oregon:   BILL HB3244

Introduced

Relating to municipal solid waste incinerators; declaring an emergency.

This Act changes how air pollution is tested at a place that burns solid waste. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.5). Replaces the requirement that an owner or operator of a municipal solid waste incinerator conduct continuous monitoring or sampling of specified air contaminants with a requirement that the monitoring or sampling be conducted annually. Modifies the time for submission and implementation of a monitoring or sampling plan. Provides that the Department of Environmental Quality may modify the plan. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill summary (AI generated)

The bill titled "Relating to municipal solid waste incinerators; declaring an emergency" proposes significant changes to the regulations governing air pollution monitoring at municipal solid waste incinerators. If enacted into law, the bill will replace the existing requirement that operators of these incinerators conduct continuous monitoring or sampling of specified air contaminants with an annual monitoring requirement. This change could reduce the frequency of testing, potentially impacting the real-time assessment of air quality and environmental compliance. Furthermore, the bill modifies the timeline for submitting and implementing a monitoring or sampling plan, allowing the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) the authority to adapt or modify this plan as necessary. This flexibility may enable quicker responses to operational changes or issues but could also lead to variations in compliance standards depending on the circumstances. The bill includes a declaration of emergency, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage. This urgent implementation reflects a pressing need for legislative action concerning the regulation of air pollution from waste incinerators, though it also raises concerns about environmental protections and public health implications given the reduced monitoring frequency. Overall, if the bill becomes law, it would mark a notable shift in the regulatory landscape regarding municipal solid waste incineration and its environmental oversight.

History

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  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
  • Fri 17 Jan 2025 Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

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