SB491 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

T.D. “Ted” Little

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Chattahoochee River, landfills and junkyards prohibited within certain distance of river

Summary

The bill would block new landfills and junkyards from being built within one mile of the Chattahoochee River if they are outside any city's corporate limits, with immediate effect after governor approval.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits establishing new landfills that require permits from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (including construction and demolition, solid waste, hazardous waste, and industrial landfills) and new junk yards within one mile of the river, outside the municipal boundaries. Enforcement can be by injunction in the circuit court of the county where a violation occurs. There is an exemption for landfills or junkyards located on-site at an industrial facility.

Who It Affects

• Landfill and junkyard developers/operators planning sites outside city limits within one mile of the Chattahoochee River; they would be blocked from establishing such facilities or obtaining necessary permits.
• Industrial facilities with on-site landfills or junkyards; these sites are exempt from the prohibition.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits new landfills and new junkyards outside the corporate limits of any municipality within one mile of the Chattahoochee River.
• Applies to landfills requiring ADEM permits, including construction and demolition, solid waste, hazardous waste, and industrial landfills, and to new junk yards.
• Enforcement may be by injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county where a violation occurs.
• Excludes landfills or junkyards located on-site at an industrial facility from the prohibition.
• Repeals conflicting laws and makes the act effective immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects

Environment