EPA-NO LANDFILLS BY AIRPORTS

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that on and after the effective date of this amendatory Act no permit for the development or construction of a new municipal solid waste landfill unit may be granted by the Agency for municipal solid waste landfill located within 6 miles of a public airport that is primarily served by general aviation aircraft and regularly scheduled flights of aircraft designed for 60 passengers or less. Prohibits a county board or the governing body of the municipality from approving a request for siting approval of a municipal solid waste landfill meeting similar location requirements. Effective immediately.