H576 - Allow Aerosolization of Leachate. (Ratified)

Overview: House Bill 576 would: (i) require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to approve aerosolization as an acceptable method of disposal for leachate wastewater collected from a lined sanitary landfill within the lined area of the landfill; (ii) allow DEQ to approve aerosolization as an acceptable method of disposal for leachate wastewater collected from an unlined sanitary landfill; and (iii) provide that aerosolization of leachate or wastewater that results in a zero liquid discharge and is not a significant air contamination source does not constitute a discharge that requires a permit under the air or water permitting statutes.

This bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 30, 2017, has not been overridden by the General Assembly, and, therefore, has not become law.