This bill introduces amendments to the solid waste management act, focusing on definitions, permit terminations, and administrative procedures. The definition of "Abutter" is revised to include any person who owns property adjacent to or across a utility corridor or watercourse from the property where a solid waste facility may be permitted, replacing the term "stream" with "watercourse." Additionally, the definition of "End-of-life motor vehicle" is updated to reference RSA 259:60, I, clarifying that it pertains to vehicles no longer intended for use according to their original purpose and destined for final disposal, excluding those kept for repair, restoration, or impounded vehicles.

The bill also introduces a new provision allowing the department to terminate permits if the permittee has closed the facility and no longer intends to conduct the permitted activity. It modifies the permit system administration to include the term "terminate" alongside issuing, modifying, suspending, revoking, denying, approving, or transferring permits. Furthermore, it adjusts the time period for rules, specifying that the department must comply with time limits prescribed in RSA 149-M:9, VIII, and not RSA 541-A:29, with a requirement to not issue a final decision on any application until 30 days after a public hearing to consider public concerns. Permits are stated to be continuous but may be terminated, suspended, or revoked for cause. The act is set to take effect on September 10, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 149-M:4, 149-M:12, 149-M:7, 149-M:9
Version adopted by both bodies: 149-M:4, 149-M:12, 149-M:7, 149-M:9
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 149-M:4, 149-M:12, 149-M:7, 149-M:9