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2016 SESSION
HJ 120 Biosolids and industrial residuals in Virginia; JLARC to study.
Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Study; JLARC to study biosolids and industrial residuals; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to analyze scientific literature on the health effects of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) and industrial residuals (wastes resulting from industrial processes), evaluate the feasibility of requiring municipal utilities that are currently permitted to generate "Class B" material to upgrade their facilities to generate "Class A" material, and undertake other analyses. This is a two-year study.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; JLARC to study biosolids and industrial residuals; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to analyze scientific literature on the health effects of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) and industrial residuals (wastes resulting from industrial processes), evaluate the feasibility of requiring municipal utilities that are currently permitted to generate "Class B" material to upgrade their facilities to generate "Class A" material, and undertake other analyses.