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Budget Amendments - SB900 (Floor Approved)

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Report on State Incentives and Regulatory Changes to Promote Energy Independence (language only)

Item 369 #1s

Item 369 #1s

Natural Resources
Department of Environmental Quality

Language

Page 367, following line 7, insert:

"D. The Department shall report to the Chairmen of the Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Committee and the House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee no later than October 1, 2017 on potential state incentives and regulatory changes with respect to the state implementation plan which will promote energy independence.  Such incentives and changes shall give priority to the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions through the diversion of municipal solid waste from landfills to recycling facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, and alternative transportation fuel facilities.".



Explanation

(This amendment directs the Department of Environmental Quality to report to the General Assembly by October 1, 2017 on potential state incentives and regulatory changes that would promote energy independence.)