Vermont 2023-2024 Regular Session

Vermont Senate Bill S0082

Introduced

2/14/23

Refer

2/14/23

Caption

An act relating to the development of a committee to study the impacts of PFAS in leachate from landfills in the State

Impact

The proposed legislation is significant for state law as it could create a framework for the comprehensive management of PFAS, which are increasingly recognized as environmental pollutants. Establishing a dedicated committee for studying PFAS indicates a proactive approach towards addressing contamination from landfills. The committee will also be tasked with creating a long-term state plan for managing PFAS, which could lead to legislative recommendations, new regulations, and best practices for both waste management and public health.

Summary

S0082, introduced by Senator Lyons, proposes the establishment of a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Landfills Study Committee. This committee's primary objective is to evaluate the impacts of PFAS leachate on Vermont's natural resources and to develop strategies for improved solid waste management. By assessing PFAS contamination, the committee aims to identify new disposal methods and monitoring strategies that could mitigate the environmental challenges posed by these harmful substances.

Contention

While the bill has the potential to address crucial environmental health issues, points of contention may arise regarding the scope of the committee's findings and recommendations. Critics could argue whether the proposed solutions are adequate to protect vulnerable populations bearing a disproportionate burden of PFAS exposure. Furthermore, there may be debates concerning the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of proposed measures in significantly reducing PFAS levels in the environment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT H0422

An act relating to the development of a committee to study the impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in leachate from landfills in the State

VT LD1604

An Act to Protect Groundwater and Surface Waters from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances from Landfill Leachate

VT H0292

An act relating to the land application and sale of biosolids containing PFAS

VT LD235

Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills

VT LD2135

Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-owned Landfills

VT H0674

An act relating to regulation of septage and other materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

VT SB226

Suspending applications for new landfills and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of incinerating solid waste.

VT HB566

Requiring permit applications for new landfills to contain a detailed plan for leachate management.

VT H0548

An act relating to the landfill disposal of solid waste

VT H0048

An act relating to solid waste management

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