SB 2155

Abstract

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that an owner or operator of an active municipal solid waste landfill having fewer than 450,000 tons of waste in place must submit an annual waste in place report to the Board or local authority. Places a cap on methane gas emissions according to specified times. Requires specified methods for measurements and tests conducted under the provisions. Provides that an owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill may request alternatives to the compliance measures, monitoring requirements, and test methods and procedures. Allows the Board and local authorities to assess and collect such fees as may be necessary to recover the direct and indirect costs associated with the implementation of the provision. Contains requirements for calculating landfill gas heat input capacity, gas collection and control systems, source tests, enforcement provisions, and other provisions.