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 without a solid waste permit. The new legal language specifies that the secretary of health and environment may authorize various activities related to solid waste disposal, but the specific provision for land-spreading of drilling waste has been deleted. The bill also repeals the previous section of law that governed these practices.

The bill outlines alternative methods for solid waste disposal, including site cleanup, temporary remediation projects, and disposal of waste from natural disasters, while emphasizing the need for written approval from landowners and local authorities. It establishes criteria for evaluating requests for exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements, focusing on potential impacts to human health and the environment, urgency, and local land use restrictions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight of solid waste disposal practices, particularly concerning the environmental implications of drilling waste.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-3407c