Archive: Pollution

  • Pollution Prevention Act April 23, 2013

    Pollution Prevention Act Summary ALEC’s model Pollution Prevention Act is designed to ensure public health and safety through the reduction in the use and release of toxic chemicals and reduce the generation of hazardous waste. Key components of the bill include: technical assistance for waste reduction programs, toxic use and release reduction and hazardous waste reduction plans for generators, annual progress reports from generators; an advisory committee and confidentiality of programs. Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short title.} This act may be cited as the Pollution Prevention Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds […]

  • Environmental Priorities Act March 15, 2013

    Intent The legislature finds that there are a variety of current and potential environmental restoration projects, regulations and programs that would benefit the health of the environment, reduce pollution and improve the lifestyle and well-being of state residents. Support for these projects or regulations will help leave a legacy of environmental stewardship to future generations and improve the quality of life for current residents. The legislature additionally finds that state funding is limited and ensuring the most effective use of those limited funds is not only responsible use of taxpayer funds but also provides the greatest environmental benefit. The legislature […]

  • Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act March 15, 2013

    Summary The Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act is designed to encourage the development and use of innovative technology that improves environmental protection. The Act would reduce regulatory burdens by letting a state environmental agency enter into a contract with a regulated entity allowing the alternative methods of compliance with a statute or state agency rule requiring the control or abatement of pollution. Key components include: requiring the alternative method to be at least as protective of the environment and the public health as the statute or agency rule that would otherwise apply, that the method not be inconsistent with […]