House Bill No. 5352, Public Act No. 24-124, is an act concerning minor revisions to the Tire Stewardship Program. The bill amends sections of the 2024 supplement to the general statutes, specifically sections 22a-905i (d), (e), and (q), and introduces new provisions while removing others. Notably, the bill removes the language that limits the financing system for the tire stewardship program to not exceed the costs of developing, operating, and administering the program, as well as maintaining a financial reserve. It also extends the time frame for the implementation of the tire stewardship program from 120 to 180 days after the approval of a plan. Additionally, the bill allows the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to approve a submitted plan with conditions or modify and approve it to ensure it meets the required standards. If the commissioner approves the plan with conditions, the tire stewardship organization must comply with these conditions within 45 days, unless additional time is granted.

Furthermore, the bill reduces the maximum fee the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may assess for administering the tire stewardship program from ten percent to five percent of total program costs. It also mandates that by January 1, 2025, each producer or their designee must join a tire stewardship organization, which will submit a plan for a state-wide tire stewardship program. The program must include a collection system for discarded tires, free public drop-off, recycling of collected tires, and public education, among other requirements. The bill adds a new provision ensuring that all collectors and processors involved in the program are qualified and in substantial compliance with the laws and regulations of any state in which they operate, including financial assurance and closure plan requirements. The act was approved on June 6, 2024.