The bill amends sections 125.091 and 3734.01 of the Revised Code to enhance the regulation of renewable biomass and introduce new definitions related to waste management and recycling processes. It defines "renewable biomass" to include materials from national forest system land and public lands that are byproducts of preventive treatments aimed at reducing hazardous fuels and restoring ecosystem health, provided they are harvested in compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "disposal" to exclude the storage of renewable biomass feedstocks prior to their conversion into renewable chemicals, promoting environmental sustainability and compliance with existing regulations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces definitions for "advanced recycling," which involves converting post-use polymers and recovered feedstocks into raw materials through various manufacturing processes, and emphasizes the importance of third-party certification systems for renewable chemicals and biomass feedstocks. It also repeals existing sections 125.091 and 3734.01, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing waste management and recycling. The new language aims to provide regulatory clarity for recycling facilities, ensuring they meet specific criteria for processing solid waste while promoting environmentally sound practices, ultimately modernizing Ohio's approach to waste management and recycling.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 125.091, 3734.01