EPA-DEBRIS FOR LANDFILL USE Senate SponsorsSen. Don Harmon-John J. Millner-William E. Brady-Michael Noland House Sponsors(Rep. Michael W. Tryon) 7/28/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0230 415 ILCS 5/22.38Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Defines general construction or demolition debris that is processed for use at a landfill as general construction or demolition debris that is processed for use as alternative daily cover, road building material, or drainage structure building material at a MSWLF unit. Requires this type of debris to be sorted from non-recyclable general construction or demolition debris within 48 hours after its arrival at a waste disposal facility. Exempts this type of debris, however, from the requirement to be transported off site within 72 hours after arrival. Provides that the 75% diversion requirement shall be calculated monthly on a 12-month rolling average (rather than on a daily basis). Requires non-putrescible debris of this type to be transported to a MSWLF unit, for use or disposal, within 6 months after its arrival at a facility. Requires putrescible debris of this type to be transported to a MSWLF unit, for use or disposal, within 45 days after its arrival at a facility. Provides that general construction or demolition debris that is processed for use at a landfill is not non-recyclable general construction or demolition debris and may not be counted toward the 75% diversion requirement if sent for disposal at the end of the applicable retention period. Effective immediately. 2/10/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 2/10/2011SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner 3/2/2011SenateAssigned to Environment 3/9/2011SenateDo Pass Environment; 007-000-000 3/9/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2011 3/9/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady 3/10/2011SenateSecond Reading 3/10/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 14, 2011 3/31/2011SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 4/8/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-001 4/8/2011HouseArrived in House 4/8/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/8/2011HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon 4/8/2011HouseFirst Reading 4/8/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/12/2011HouseAssigned to Environment & Energy Committee 4/27/2011HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Environment & Energy Committee; 017-000-000 4/28/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/3/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/6/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-003-000 5/6/2011SenatePassed Both Houses 6/3/2011SenateSent to the Governor 7/28/2011SenateGovernor Approved 7/28/2011SenateEffective Date July 28, 2011 7/28/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0230