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2022 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Conference Report)

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Delay Prohibition of Polystyrene Container Use (language only)

Item 377 #1c

Item 377 #1c

Natural and Historic Resources
Department of Environmental Quality

Language

Page 409, after line 11, insert:

"C. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 10.1-1424.3, Code of Virginia, the phased prohibition on the use of polystyrene containers shall be delayed until July 1, 2028 and July 1, 2030 respectively.  The Department of Environmental Quality shall conduct a recycling economic and environmental impact assessment in accordance with the Administrative Process Act including public participation and comment.  The assessment shall consider the total lifecycle of human and environmental benefits and impacts of recycling pursuant to generally accepted frameworks and standards.  The Department shall report its findings to the Governor and Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture, Conservation  and Natural Resources Committees by October 1, 2023."



Explanation

(This amendment delays the phased prohibition on the use of polystyrene containers by five years, until July 1, 2028 and 2030, respectively. The amendment further requires the Department of Environmental Quality to conduct a recycling economic and environmental impact assessment related to the use of polystyrene containers.)