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 language specifies that the secretary of health and environment may authorize various activities related to solid waste disposal, but the previous provisions for land-spreading are entirely removed. This includes the deletion of specific requirements and processes that were previously in place for land-spreading applications, such as the need for a fee, monitoring compliance, and reporting to legislative committees.

The bill also repeals the existing section K.S.A. 65-3407c, effectively consolidating the regulations surrounding solid waste disposal and ensuring that all disposal methods, including those related to oil and gas drilling, are subject to the same permitting requirements. The intent of this legislation is to enhance environmental protection and public health by ensuring that all solid waste disposal activities are properly regulated and monitored.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-3407c