An act relating to the management of biosolids

This bill requires Vermont's Secretary of Natural Resources to manage all biosolids and domestic septage within the state as Class B materials, prohibiting their classification or use as higher-quality Class A or exceptional quality biosolids. The legislation establishes a testing program that facilities must follow before using or selling these waste products on land, with results made available to the public upon request. Rules developed under the bill will determine testing frequencies and parameters based on facility size, service area characteristics, and existing data, while also considering soil conditions when applying waste to fields. The changes take effect on January 1, 2024, with a one-year transition period allowing existing exceptional quality biosolids to be used or sold until July 1, 2024.