This bill suspends the acceptance of new landfill applications until July 1, 2031, to ensure that any future landfills are appropriately sited and aligned with New Hampshire's solid waste management goals. During this suspension, the Department of Environmental Services may accept applications but will not evaluate or process them. However, the bill allows for the expansion or modification of existing landfill facilities on sites where a fully permitted RCRA Subtitle D landfill existed as of December 1, 2022. The bill also establishes a committee tasked with studying the feasibility of incinerating solid waste, which will review the current permit process, environmental impacts, and the potential effects of incineration on landfill capacity.

The committee will consist of members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, and it is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2025. The bill is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts, including potential decreases in revenue from landfill permit fees and increased expenditures for state, county, and local governments due to anticipated higher waste disposal costs. The Department of Environmental Services indicates that while they can manage the administration of the new regulations within their existing budget, the overall financial implications of the bill will likely be felt after FY 2025.