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Oregon:   BILL SB1004

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 regulation of air pollution monitoring at municipal solid waste incinerators. If the bill becomes law, it will replace the current requirement for incinerator owners or operators to conduct continuous monitoring or sampling of specific air pollutants with an annual monitoring or sampling requirement. This shift represents a notable reduction in the frequency of air quality assessments conducted by these facilities. The bill also alters the timeline for the submission and implementation of monitoring or sampling plans, with provisions allowing the Department of Environmental Quality to modify such plans as needed. By declaring an emergency, the legislation aims to enact these changes immediately upon passage, reflecting a sense of urgency in its implementation. Overall, if this bill is enacted, it could potentially lead to decreased oversight of air quality emissions from municipal solid waste incinerators, raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts due to reduced monitoring of air pollutants.

History

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  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 Referred to Judiciary.

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