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HB 659 Original 2020 Regular Session Carrier
Abstract: Repeals requirements for certification from a local fire department as to the department's
ability to meet certain response standards.
Present law requires applicants for a solid waste disposal facility permit to obtain certification from
the local fire department as to the department's ability to meet certain response standards. Industrial
waste disposal facilities response standards are the requirements of Section 472 of the Life Safety
Code of the National Fire Protection Association.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law conditions repeal of present law on adoption by the Dept. of Environmental Quality of
rules and regulations requiring an emergency response plan from an applicant for a solid waste
disposal treatment facility.
Proposed law repeals present law
(Repeals R.S. 30:2157 and 2157.1 and to repeal Section 2 of Act No. 862 of the 2010 Regular
Session)