HB 3736 Illinois House · 96th Regular Session

EPA-SITE REMEDIATION PROGRAM

Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that certain limitations on liability and cost recovery for site remediation do not apply to sites that (i) are subject to any remediation or remedial activity regulated under a State program authorized, approved, or delegated pursuant to any federal environmental statute or (ii) do not qualify to participate in the Site Remediation Program. Provides that sites that are subject to post-closure corrective action or remediation requirements under the federal or State solid hazardous waste laws do not qualify to participate in the Site Remediation Program. Specifies that the definition of "remedial action" applies only to the provisions concerning the Site Remediation Program. Provides that the Pollution Control Board may (now, "shall") adopt rules concerning the proportionate share of liability. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency's issuance of a No Further Remediation Letter signifies a release from further responsibilities for those sites that are eligible for the Site Remediation Program. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2009 Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 3, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 25, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Thomas Holbrook
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