The proposed bill aims to prohibit the placement of solid waste landfills or transfer stations over areas classified as karst topography in Arkansas. To facilitate this, the bill amends the Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act by adding a definition for "karst topography," which refers to regions characterized by the dissolution of soluble carbonate rocks, such as limestone and dolomite, resulting in a network of interconnected fissures and conduits within a low-permeability rock matrix.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new illegal action under the Act, making it unlawful to construct, install, modify, use, or operate any solid waste processing or disposal facility on or over karst topography. This amendment is part of a broader effort to enhance environmental protections and ensure that solid waste management practices do not compromise sensitive geological areas. Other existing illegal actions related to solid waste management remain unchanged, reinforcing the overall regulatory framework.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1576 V2 - 2-27-2025 11:17 AM: 8-6-203, 8-6-205(a)
Old version HB1576 V3 - 3-3-2025 10:00 AM: 8-6-203, 8-6-205(a)
Old version HB1576 V4 - 3-5-2025 10:54 AM: 8-6-203, 8-6-205(a)
Old version HB1576 Original - 2-25-2025 12:57 PM: 8-6-203, 8-6-205(a)
HB 1576: 8-6-203, 8-6-205(a)