2009 HB 824 Solid Waste Permit Fees

CVNM Position:

Oppose

Year:

2009

Sponsors:

John Heaton

Topics:

Land

Legislative Info:

HB 824 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

HB824 would allow solid waste facilities to choose whether they prefer a 20-year permit or an “active life of the facility” permit, which could extend to 80 or 90 years. Allowing a facility to receive a lifetime permit with only modest agency reviews prevents the state from adequately monitoring or modifying permits to reflect compliance history, changes in the technical merits of the application, or community and public input.

Outcome

Defeated in the Senate.