HB 290

Abstract

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to provide direct mail notice to all households and businesses within 2,500 feet of an area the Agency knows to be affected by certain circumstances related to the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance. Lists the circumstances when the Agency is required to give direct mail notice. States the form and content requirements for the direct mail notice. Requires the Agency to provide for the notification by newspaper under certain other circumstances related to the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance. Lists the events that require the Agency to give newspaper notification. States the form and content requirements for the newspaper notification. Provides that the Agency is not liable for the accuracy, availability, or use of the information provided by the Agency under this amendatory Act unless the Agency's act or omission constitutes willful and wanton misconduct. Effective immediately.