Revision: Feb. 26, 2024, 10:19 a.m.
Rep. Germana, Ches. 1
February 15, 2024
2024-0738h
12/06
Amendment to HB 1620-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Solid Waste Management; Department of Environmental Services; Applications for New Landfills Suspended. In order to ensure that any new landfills are sited properly, meet the need of public benefit, and are aligned with New Hampshire’s solid waste goals, the statutory process for issuing permits for the construction of a new landfill under RSA 149-M:9 are hereby suspended until July 1, 2028. The department shall continue to accept and investigate applications, provided that any time frames for required action by the department under RSA 149-M are also suspended.
2024-0738h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the suspension of approval of new landfill permits by the department of environmental services until 2028.