SB259 Alabama 2017 Session

Under existing law, a local governing body must approve the siting of a new or modification of an existing solid waste management facility located within the jurisdiction of the governing body.

This bill would alter the approval process by a local governing body for the siting of a new solid waste management facility.

This bill would provide that an approval of a new facility by a local governing body would be reviewed by the circuit court.

This bill would also remove a requirement that a proposed new solid waste management facility or a modification of a permit for an existing facility be evaluated by the regional planning and development commission.

Relating to the siting of solid waste management facilities; to amend Section 22-27-48, Code of Alabama 1975; to add Section 22-27-48.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to alter the approval process by a local governing body for the siting of a new solid waste management facility; to provide that an approval of a new facility by a local governing body would be reviewed by the circuit court; and to remove a requirement that a proposed new solid waste management facility or a modification of a permit for an existing facility be evaluated by a regional planning and development commission.