The bill H.303 aims to prohibit the land application of septage, sludge, and biosolids in the state of Vermont. It also seeks to ban the sale of compost and other agricultural products that contain or are produced from these materials. To support this, the bill introduces new definitions for "biosolids," "septage," and "sludge," clarifying their meanings in the context of waste management. Additionally, it amends existing regulations regarding solid waste management facility certification, ensuring that no person can apply or spread these materials on land or sell products derived from them.

Key amendments include the removal of previous provisions related to testing solid wastes prior to beneficial use and the establishment of a prohibition on the land application of the specified materials. The bill also modifies the certification process for solid waste management facilities, emphasizing the need for a sludge and septage management plan approved by the Secretary of Natural Resources. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-6602, 10-6604b, 10-6605