This bill mandates the establishment of a licensing system for scrap tire haulers and permits for scrap tire storage, collection, and disposal sites by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). It prohibits any person from engaging in scrap tire collection without a valid license issued by the DEP, which requires applicants to provide specific information about their operations and vehicles. The bill also outlines the requirements for maintaining a scrap tire hauler license, including a financial assurance of at least $150,000 to cover disposal and environmental mitigation costs. Additionally, the DEP is tasked with creating a comprehensive scrap tire management system that includes tracking and manifesting the movement of scrap tires.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that no person may maintain a scrap tire storage, collection, or disposal site without a valid permit from the DEP, which will also require financial assurance for site closure. Certain exemptions are provided for businesses storing fewer than 500 tires or those storing up to 1,000 tires in secure containers. The bill establishes a tiered civil administrative penalty system for violations, with fines increasing for repeated offenses, and allows for additional penalties for non-compliance with administrative or court orders. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the regulation and management of scrap tires to protect public health and the environment.