S.P. 539 - L.D. 1601
Resolve, to Direct the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Economic and Community Development to Devise a Proposal for Long-term Funding of the Removal of Tire Dumps
Whereas, uncontrolled tire stockpiles in the State pose a significant public health and safety risk as well as a significant threat to the environment; and
Whereas, the risks associated with uncontrolled tire stockpiles in the State demand a comprehensive plan to abate those stockpiles and reduce the risk to the public and the environment; and
Whereas, the State is presently limited in its ability to contract with companies that conduct tire removal and site remediation activities; and
Whereas, the limitations on entering contracts with tire abatement and site remediation contractors have interfered with tire abatement and remediation projects; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the State to develop a plan that will encourage and enable private contractors to undertake tire abatement and remediation projects; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Long-term funding plan for the removal of tire dumps. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall review options for entering into contracts with tire abatement and site remediation contractors, including mechanisms to ensure long-term funding of the clean-up and reclamation activities in connection with their review of funding issues. The commissioners shall review alternative funding issues including additional fees charged to a purchaser of tires and the use or sale of waste tires for fuel. The commissioners shall report the findings of this investigation and recommendations to support the cleanup and funding to the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources by January 14, 2000. The commissioners' report must also identify any statutory or regulatory changes necessary to permit the Department of Environmental Protection to enter into contracts with tire abatement and site remediation contractors and mechanisms to ensure long-term funding of the clean-up and reclamation activities. The Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources may report out legislation based upon the report to the Second Regular Session of the 119th Legislature.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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