This bill mandates that permit applications for new landfills must include a comprehensive leachate management plan. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph (V-b) to RSA 149-M:9, stipulating that the Department of Environmental Services cannot grant operating approval for a new landfill or its expansion unless the application demonstrates a detailed plan for managing leachate throughout the facility's operational and post-closure phases. The plan must outline how leachate will be collected, stored, treated, transported, and disposed of, including the frequency of transport and contingency plans for capacity issues. Additionally, it requires the applicant to establish contractual agreements with at least two facilities for the transport and processing of leachate, ensuring that the expected daily production can be managed without risking on-site contamination.

The bill also allows for flexibility in the contractual arrangements during the landfill's operational life, provided that any changes are reported to the department and comply with the established requirements. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually from 2025 to 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 149-M:9
As Amended by the House: 149-M:9