This bill mandates that individuals and entities must obtain a license from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to engage in scrap tire collection, which involves the pick-up and transportation of scrap tires to licensed facilities. The DEP is tasked with establishing a scrap tire hauler license, including application processes and eligibility criteria. Additionally, the bill requires the DEP to implement a comprehensive scrap tire management system for tracking, recycling, and disposal, which includes an electronic manifest system for real-time tracking of tire shipments. Licensed haulers must maintain financial assurance of at least $150,000 and are prohibited from storing tires at unauthorized locations.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a permitting system for scrap tire storage, collection, or disposal sites, requiring these sites to maintain adequate financial assurance for closure and cleanup. Certain exemptions from the permit requirement are included for businesses storing fewer than 500 tires or up to 1,000 tires in secure containers. The bill also outlines civil administrative penalties for violations, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and specifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the regulation and management of scrap tires to protect public health and the environment.