DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 869 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Carrier
Abstract: Provides relative to requirements for permitting a solid waste incineration facility.
Present law requires the Dept. of Environmental Quality to conduct hearings on environmental
assessment statements (EIS). Simultaneously with the submission of the statement to the
department, requires the applicant to submit copies of the EIS to the local governmental authority
or the designated public library.
Proposed law provides that if the applicant is unable to submit the EIS to the public library due to
the absence of a library in the parish where the facility is located or the permanent or temporary
closure of the library, the department is required to make the EIS available on the department's
website.
Present law, relative to solid waste permits, prohibits the secretary of the Dept. of Environmental
Quality from issuing any permit or promulgating any regulation that would allow the operation of
a medical waste incinerator disposal facility until authorized by law. Grandfathers facilities with
permits or applications prior to July 1, 1990. Requires notification of legislators in the area of the
facility prior to issuance of a permit. Requires the department to promulgate regulations within 180
days after being authorized to do so. Proposed law repeals present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 30:2018(C); Repeals R.S. 30:2154(C))