This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, establishing a maximum of 66 regular employees for the Department and 349 for the Division. It outlines specific salary rates and includes appropriations for various programs, such as $5,700,000 for abandoned mine reclamation and $2,000,000 for solid waste performance bonds. Key financial allocations also include $7,639,480 for shared services and $3,656,024 for state operations. The bill introduces new appropriations and specifies funding sources, including federal funds and dedicated trust funds, to support the department's operational needs.

Significant legal changes include the insertion of specific fiscal year designations and new funding amounts, as well as provisions for the transfer of $1,500,000 to supplement state operations without counting against statutory limitations. The bill also amends existing laws regarding environmental management, allowing the Division of Environmental Quality to seek cost recovery for environmental damages and to use the Landfill Post-Closure Trust Fund for necessary care of insolvent landfills. Additionally, it establishes a Shared Services Paying Account and requires prior approval for expenditures from the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, ensuring compliance with fiscal control laws and declaring an emergency clause for immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
HB 1167:
Act 570: