This bill mandates that owners or operators of scrap processing facilities must obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) before storing or processing automotive shredder residue (ASR). The DEP is tasked with establishing a permitting program that sets limits on the volume, height, and duration of ASR storage, while also considering the hazardous and flammable nature of the material. Additionally, the bill prohibits the storage of ASR near residential areas and critical infrastructure, ensuring that facilities comply with the established limits and prohibitions.

Furthermore, the bill amends the "Solid Waste Management Act" to include a definition of "hazardous waste" that explicitly encompasses automotive shredder residue. It defines ASR as the nonrecyclable residue produced from processing various scrap metals through a hammermill shredder. By classifying ASR as hazardous waste, the bill subjects its transport, storage, and processing to the same regulations that govern other hazardous wastes, thereby enhancing environmental protection and public safety. The bill is set to take effect one year after its enactment, allowing the DEP time to implement necessary regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13:1E-3