2010 House Bill 6358

Streamline hazardous material spill regulation

Introduced in the House

July 28, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Haveman (R-90)

To streamline the regulations, procedures, reporting and inspection requirements, definitions, etcetera for cleanups of hazardous materials that exist on a property or are spilled. Rather than requiring the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to promulgate generic rules for all cleanups, it would instead determine the adequacy of a given cleanup on a case-by-case basis.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 78 to 20 (details)

To streamline the regulations, procedures, reporting and inspection requirements, definitions, etcetera for cleanups of hazardous materials that exist on a property or are spilled. Rather than requiring the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to promulgate generic rules for all cleanups, it would instead determine the adequacy of a given cleanup on a case-by-case basis.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs