Oregon : 2025 Regular Session : BILL HB3244
Relating to municipal solid waste incinerators; declaring an emergency.
Sponsor: Rep Ed Diehl & Rep Kevin Mannix
Bill Details
This Act changes how air pollution is tested at a place that burns solid waste. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.5). Replaces the requirement that an owner or operator of a municipal solid waste incinerator conduct continuous monitoring or sampling of specified air contaminants with a requirement that the monitoring or sampling be conducted annually. Modifies the time for submission and implementation of a monitoring or sampling plan. Provides that the Department of Environmental Quality may modify the plan. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill summary (AI generated)
This bill amends the Oregon Revised Statutes concerning air pollution testing at municipal solid waste incinerators. It establishes that owners or operators of these facilities are required to annually monitor or sample specific air contaminants instead of conducting continuous monitoring. The contaminants listed for annual monitoring include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, dioxins/furans, and various metals such as cadmium, lead, and mercury. Key provisions of the bill include: - The requirement for a monitoring or sampling plan to be developed and submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which retains the right to modify the plan if necessary. - The implementation of the approved plan is to occur within three months after the department's approval, although extensions may be granted at the department's discretion. - A reporting requirement exists for the DEQ to submit findings on the monitoring or sampling results and recommendations for legislation to the relevant legislative committees. The bill declares an emergency situation, making it effective upon passage.
History
The bill was filed in November 2024 and had its first reading on January 13, 2025, after being referred to the Speaker's desk. Following this, it was assigned to the Climate, Energy, and Environment Committee on January 17, 2025. This indicates that the bill is still active, as it is undergoing the necessary committee processes before it can be debated and voted on by the full legislature. The next steps will involve discussions and potential amendments within the Climate, Energy, and Environment Committee, after which it may progress to further readings and votes.
- Mon 13 Jan 2025 First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
- Fri 17 Jan 2025 Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
- Fri 27 Jun 2025 In committee upon adjournment.