Relative to an assessment of solid waste facility setback requirements and making an appropriation therefor.
Impact
The financial implications of SB227 include a specific appropriation of $150,000 from the state treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. This funding is designated to facilitate the contracted assessment. The bill is projected to influence future regulatory decisions regarding solid waste facility placements by potentially refining or altering existing setback requirements. The Department of Environmental Services will manage the research and analysis process, with expectations for the finalized report to shape the state’s environmental policy towards solid waste management.
Summary
Senate Bill 227 (SB227) seeks to assess the setback requirements applicable to solid waste facilities in New Hampshire. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Services to contract for a comprehensive assessment focusing on environmental, safety, and technical factors related to these setback requirements. This assessment will be instrumental in evaluating whether the current regulations provide adequate protections and if any updates or changes are warranted. The bill outlines a structured approach, with expectations for public engagement through a comment period prior to finalizing the request for proposals, and further public input on the draft report of findings.
Contention
During discussions surrounding SB227, stakeholders have raised concerns over the efficacy and thoroughness of the proposed assessment. While proponents of the bill emphasize the need for updated regulations to address safety and environmental concerns related to solid waste facilities, skeptics question whether the $150,000 investment will yield sufficient insights or lead to substantial regulatory changes. The engagement of the public in commenting on both the assessment process and the final findings is a critical aspect, highlighting the importance of transparency and community involvement in environmental decision-making.
Relative to the closing of the Sununu youth services center, making appropriations thereof, and establishing a commission to study community impacts of the secured youth development center.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.