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HB 447 Industrial wastes and biosolids; regulation of land application.

Introduced by: R. Lee Ware | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Management of industrial wastes and biosolids. Requires that permits issued for the land application of industrial wastes and sewage sludge (biosolids) include the monitoring and testing of those pharmaceutical, pathogens, personal care products, and prions for which concentration limits have been incorporated in federal regulations or standards for land application. The bill also directs the State Water Control Board to establish requirements in Virginia Pollution Abatement permits that a nutrient management plan be developed for the land application of industrial wastes. Currently, nutrient management plans are required for the land application of biosolids. The current minimum setback from an improved roadway to the land application of biosolids from an improved roadway, as established by regulation, is 10 feet. The bill increases to 100 feet the minimum setback from an improved roadway to the location of the land application of industrial wastes or biosolids.


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