HB292 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Randy DavisSteve McMillanDickie DrakeTerri CollinsKurt WallaceJoe FaustRichard BaughnBecky NordgrenThomas JacksonMike JonesJohn MerrillAlan HarperApril WeaverPaul W. LeeDonnie ChesteenHarry Shiver

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Solid waste, application process for permits, local governing body approval, deemed denied if not approved within certain number of days, Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.

Summary

The bill would require local governments to approve or deny new or modified solid waste facility permits within a set timeframe, and would require applicants to submit a written criteria document and go through a public review process.

What This Bill Does

It amends the solid waste permit process to force local authorities to act within a defined period, with specific consequences for not acting. Applicants must provide a written document addressing six evaluation criteria and participate in public notice and hearings. The bill also imposes local fees and requires a post-approval consistency review by a regional planning commission, while outlining certain exemptions for minor modifications and industrial landfills.

Who It Affects

• Applicants seeking new or modified solid waste disposal facility permits, who must submit a written criteria document, pay fees, and participate in public review.
• Local governing bodies (counties or municipalities) that review and decide on such permits, which must follow deadlines, evaluate the criteria, conduct public processes, and issue approvals or denials.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Establishes deadlines for local governing bodies to act on new or modified solid waste facility permit applications and clarifies consequences for not acting within the specified timeframe, with the amended provision including a 180/120 day window and denial if no action is taken.
• Provision 2: Requires the applicant to submit a written document addressing six criteria (consistency with the local solid waste plan, relation to development and roads, location relative to waste-generating industries, costs and public services needed, public safety impact, and social/economic impacts), mandates public notice and at least one public hearing, imposes a local fee of 20 percent of the department's fee (plus a 50 percent renewal fee if reapplying within 18 months), and requires a statement of consistency from the regional planning and development commission after local approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Environmental Management Department