requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project.

HB 215 requires landfill permit applicants to submit a detailed report outlining both potential environmental and community harms and benefits of their proposed project before a permit is approved. This directly affects landfill companies seeking new permits or expansions, as they must now proactively disclose these impacts to regulators. The key mechanism is a mandatory pre-permit disclosure requirement, shifting the burden to applicants to document effects like soil contamination risks or local job creation. The bill aims to provide clearer information for decision-makers without specifying how the report will influence final permitting decisions.