SB 727

Abstract

Amends the Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement Program Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 410 ILCS 43/1 Adds reference to: New Act Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Safe Public Drinking Water Act. Provides that within one year of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) promulgating regulations or amendments that establish maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for any perfluoroalkyl substance, the Pollution Control Board shall adopt rules which are identical to such federal regulations or amendments. Requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to, by June 30, 2026, conduct sampling of the Illinois community water supplies previously sampled by the Agency for 1,4-Dioxane from the years 2013 through 2015. Provides that if the results of such sampling detect drinking water levels of 1,4-Dioxane in excess of the USEPA Health Reference Level of 35 micrograms per liter, then the Agency shall, within 2 years after June 30, 2026, take all actions needed to obtain the expertise necessary to propose rules to establish a State-only MCL for 1,4-Dioxane. Contains provisions concerning: (i) the adoption of rules by June 30, 2030 that establish a State-only MCL for 1,4-Dioxane; and (ii) annual chemical reviews by a stakeholder group for the purpose of proposing or revising a State-only MCL for those chemicals that are likely to pose a health hazard to Illinois residents.