H 422 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to the development of a committee to study the impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in leachate from landfills in the State

This bill establishes a study committee to examine how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in landfill leachate affect natural resources across Vermont. The committee will be tasked with evaluating the presence and impacts of these chemical substances found in liquid waste from landfills. The legislation directly involves state environmental officials and land management agencies responsible for monitoring landfill operations. No specific regulatory changes or funding allocations are included in this measure, which focuses solely on creating a framework for further investigation.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
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