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 specific provision for land-spreading of drilling waste has been deleted. The bill also repeals the previous section of law that governed these practices, indicating a significant shift in how solid waste from oil and gas operations will be managed.

The bill retains provisions for other types of solid waste disposal, such as waste from transportation accidents, natural disasters, and demolition projects, while emphasizing the need for proper authorization and site management. The secretary will consider factors such as potential impacts on human health and the environment, urgency, and local land use restrictions when determining eligibility for exemptions from solid waste permitting requirements. Overall, this legislation aims to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding solid waste disposal, particularly in relation to oil and gas operations.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-3407c