§ 23-66-1. Legislative findings. The general assembly recognizes and declares that: (1) Proper disposal of sewage sludge is important because contaminated or improperly handled sewage sludge can result in pollutants in the environment; (2) Improper sewage sludge management could lead to environmental degradation of land and air; (3) Concern for air quality necessitates proper controls […]
§ 23-66-2. Assessment. Any party or parties wishing to construct and operate a new sewage sludge incineration facility (hereinafter called the “proponent”) shall complete an assessment. The assessment shall comply with the requirements listed within this chapter as well as any rules, regulations and/or guidance pertaining to the assessment issued by the department of environmental […]
§ 23-66-3. Requirements of the assessment. Each assessment shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) An analysis of ambient air conditions, including but not limited to, levels of lead, mercury, zinc, chromium, arsenic, particulates, nitrogen oxide, and any other pollutants as required by the department of environmental management for major stationary sources. […]
§ 23-66-4. Financing of assessment. The party or parties proposing to build and/or operate the proposed facility shall pay for the assessment in its entirety. If a government or quasi-government agency is the proposer, then the agency must conduct the procurement process pursuant to chapter 2 of title 37 entitled “state purchases”. History of Section.P.L. […]
§ 23-66-5. Review and approval of assessment. (a)(1) The proponent shall submit the assessment to the directors, or their designees of the state department of health and department of environmental management for joint review. The department of health, in its review, shall consider existing studies and data deemed relevant by the department of health regarding […]
§ 23-66-6. Expansion of existing sewage sludge incineration facilities — Assessment not required. (a) In order to receive state permits, approvals, or financing, the proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludge incineration facility shall be required to install and/or use the best available control technology, as defined by the federal Clean Air Act, 42 […]
