The proposed bill, if enacted, would make several significant updates to current statutes governing the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Notably, it would remove the requirement that collection or recycling facilities for lead acid batteries be authorized by the EPA or ADEQ and eliminate the need for these facilities to register and pay associated fees. Additionally, the bill would clarify that the ADEQ Director can delegate the issuance and enforcement of open burning permits when the department assumes jurisdiction over burning in a county, and it would extend the conditional enactment dates for State Implementation Plan revisions from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2029. Furthermore, the bill aims to align the state's used oil program with current federal regulations, ensuring it is not more stringent than federal standards. It would also remove the one-time emergency funding requirement and make various technical and conforming changes throughout the statutes. Overall, these updates are designed to streamline regulatory processes and enhance the efficiency of environmental management in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 44-1322, 49-501, 49-802, 49-836, 49-881, 35-146, 35-147, 49-541, 49-402, 49-107, 49-701, 49-837, 49-741