H97 - 2015 Appropriations Act, Sec. 14.21: Environmental Review Commission Studies (SL 2015-241)

Overview: Sec. 14.21 of S.L. 2015-241 directs the Environmental Review Commission (ERC) to convene a stakeholder working group to study local government authority over solid waste management matters, including: (i) the authority to enact ordinances concerning collection and processing of solid waste generated within their jurisdictions; (ii) an examination of costs to local governments for providing solid waste collection and processing services to citizens; (iii) whether efficiencies and cost reductions could be realized through privatization of such services; (iv) and any other issues the ERC deems relevant.

The ERC must also study the use of new technologies and strategies, including the use of integrated mobile aerosolization systems, to dewater leachate and other forms of wastewater for the purpose of reducing the burden and cost of disposal at the site where it is generated.

This section became effective July 1, 2015.