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 its hazardous and flammable nature and prohibiting storage near residential areas and critical infrastructure. Facilities that store ASR must adhere to the regulations set forth in their permits.

Additionally, the bill amends the "Solid Waste Management Act" to include a definition of "hazardous waste" that explicitly incorporates automotive shredder residue, which is defined as the nonrecyclable residue generated from processing various scrap metals. By classifying ASR as hazardous waste, the bill subjects its transport, storage, and processing to the same regulations that govern other hazardous wastes. The bill is set to take effect one year after its enactment, allowing the DEP time to implement necessary administrative actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13:1E-3