SB252 (2014) Detail

Relative to the management of hazardous waste.


SB 252 – AS INTRODUCED

2014 SESSION

14-2677

06/03

SENATE BILL 252

AN ACT relative to the management of hazardous waste.

SPONSORS: Sen. Lasky, Dist 13; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3

COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources

ANALYSIS

This bill excludes solvent-contaminated wipes and rags that are sent for cleaning and reuse from the definition of hazardous waste.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

14-2677

06/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fourteen

AN ACT relative to the management of hazardous waste.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Hazardous Waste Management; Definitions; Hazardous Waste. Amend RSA 147-A:2, VII(b) to read as follows:

(b) Or which has been identified as a hazardous waste by the department using the criteria established under RSA 147-A:3, I or as listed under RSA 147-A:3, II. Such wastes include, but are not limited to, those which are reactive, toxic, corrosive, ignitable, irritants, strong sensitizers or which generate pressure through decomposition, heat or other means. Such wastes do not include radioactive substances that are regulated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or solvent-contaminated wipes and rags that are sent for cleaning and reuse in accordance with 40 C.F.R. section 261.4(a)(26).

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.