This bill amends K.S.A. 65-3407c to eliminate the existing exception that allowed for the disposal of solid waste generated by drilling oil and gas wells through land-spreading practices without a solid waste permit. The new legal language specifies that the secretary of health and environment may no longer authorize such land-spreading activities, which were previously permitted under certain conditions, including adherence to best management practices and specific loading rates. The bill also repeals the entire section that previously governed these practices.

In addition to removing the land-spreading exception, the bill retains provisions for other solid waste disposal activities that can occur without a permit, such as disposal related to site cleanups, natural disasters, and temporary remediation projects. The secretary is tasked with considering various factors, including potential impacts on human health and the environment, when determining eligibility for exemptions to solid waste permitting requirements. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding solid waste disposal, particularly in relation to oil and gas drilling waste.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-3407c