This bill establishes a prioritized list of cease and transfer projects for municipal solid waste facilities in Wyoming, authorizing the expenditure of previously appropriated funds for these projects. It defines key terms related to the projects, including "closure project" and "transfer project," and specifies a maximum amount to be expended on each project, which reflects the total project cost. The bill includes a specific allocation of funds for a carcass management project, which is prioritized as the first project on the list, allowing municipal solid waste facility operators to apply for these funds to support infrastructure necessary for managing dead animals.
Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Environmental Quality limited discretionary authority to modify the prioritized list of projects based on factors such as project readiness and compliance with grant or loan conditions. It requires the department to report any modifications to the prioritized list and the expenditures related to the carcass management project to relevant legislative committees by October 15 each year. The bill also repeals a prior priority list of cease and transfer projects and is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.