HB 4154

Abstract

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Authorizes service of notice on the owners of adjacent properties to a proposed pollution control facility site in the manner set forth under certain provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure for service of process (now, notice served either in person or by registered mail, return receipt requested). Sets forth that the owners who are required to be served are the owners appearing on the tax records of the county 60 days prior to the filing of the application for siting approval. Sets forth that service of notice is not a jurisdictional requirement. Provides that the evidence necessary to establish service of notice or the refusal of service of notice is by the preponderance of the evidence. Effective immediately.