Requires a notice of intent to excavate to the department of natural resources to check whether the excavation is in a site contaminated with hazardous waste

HB 1583 requires anyone planning to dig to inform the Department of Natural Resources, which will then check if the site has hazardous waste. If the area is known to be contaminated or under investigation, the department will either order the responsible party to test the soil or conduct the test itself before work begins. This process ensures that excavators are warned about potential dangers and that soil safety is verified before any digging occurs. The law directly impacts construction workers, land developers, and other individuals or companies intending to excavate land.