North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 567 — Coal Ash/Prohibit Cost Rcvr./Proper Disposal.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to House Bill 567 include changes to how coal combustion residual surface impoundments are managed. Specifically, the bill now emphasizes that all residues must be removed and the area restored to a stable condition, ensuring better environmental safety. This is important as it helps prevent future pollution from harmful materials, protecting local waterways and communities.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 567 Short Title:
567 Apr 2, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10307-RI-20 Short Title:
Representative Harrison.
Representatives Harrison, Clark, Reives, and Queen (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TO(I)PROHIBITANELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITYFROM RECOVERING FROM RATEPAYERS ANY COSTS RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS AND UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES FROM COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS AND (II) REQUIRE EXCAVATION OF ALL COAL ASH PONDS AND DISPOSAL OF THE COAL ASH IN LINED LANDFILLS.
Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Environment, if favorable, Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 4, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TO(I)PROHIBITANELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITYFROM RECOVERING FROM RATEPAYERS ANY COSTS RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS AND UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES FROM COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS AND (II) REQUIRE EXCAVATION OF ALL COAL ASH PONDS AND DISPOSAL OF THE COAL ASH IN LINED LANDFILLS.
(1) Costs incurred on or after January 1, 2014, that are related to the management of coal combustion residuals disposed of in coal combustion residuals surface impoundments, includingcosts associatedwith complying with theprovisions of Part 2I of Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the General Statutes.
(1) Costs incurred on or after January 1, 2014, that are related to the management of coal combustion residuals disposed of in coal combustion residuals surface *H567-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 impoundments, includingcosts associatedwith complying with theprovisions of Part 2I of Article 9 of Chapter 130A of the General Statutes.
(2) Costs incurred on or after January 1, 2014, that are related to an unlawful discharge to the surface waters of the State from a coal combustion residuals *DRH10307-RI-20* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 surface impoundment, unless the Commission determines the discharge was due to an event of force majeure." 4 PART II.
(2) Costs incurred on or after January 1, 2014, that are related to an unlawful discharge to the surface waters of the State from a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment, unless the Commission determines the discharge was due to an event of force majeure." 8 PART II.
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The third component shall consist of a minimum of 2 feet of soil underneath the bottom of those liners, with the soil having a maximum permeability of 1 x 10 centimeters per second.
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill prohibits electric public utilities from recovering costs related to coal combustion residuals management and mandates the closure of coal ash ponds with specific disposal requirements.

  • G.S. 62-133.13

    The Commission shall not allow an electric public utility to recover from the retail electric customers of the State costs resulting from an unlawful discharge to the surface waters of the State from a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment, unless the Commission determines the discharge was due to an event of force majeure. → The Commission shall not allow an electric public utility to recover from the retail electric customers of the State costs resulting from an unlawful discharge to the surface waters of the State from a coal combustion residuals surface impoundment, unless the Commission determines the discharge was due to an event of force majeure. For the purposes of this section, 'costs related to unlawful discharges to the surface waters of the State' include any corrective actions required of the electric public utility under State or federal law.

    Revises the definition of costs that cannot be recovered to include those related to the management of coal combustion residuals.

  • G.S. 62-133.13

    For the purposes of this section, 'coal combustion residuals surface impoundments' has the same meaning as in G.S. 130A-309.201. For the purposes of this section, 'unlawful discharge' means a discharge that results in a violation of State or federal surface water quality standards.

    Clarifies definitions related to coal combustion residuals surface impoundments and unlawful discharges.

  • G.S. 130A-309.214

    § 130A-309.214. Closure of coal combustion residuals surface impoundments. → § 130A-309.214. Closure of coal combustion residuals surface impoundments. (a) Method of Closure – All coal combustion residuals surface impoundments shall be dewatered, and the owner of the impoundment shall remove all coal combustion residuals from the impoundment, return the former impoundment to a nonerosive and stable condition, and dispose the coal combustion residuals in a municipal solid waste landfill located on the same property as the impoundment.

    Repeals the existing closure process and establishes new requirements for closure and disposal of coal combustion residuals.

  • G.S. 130A-309.214A

    All coal combustion residuals surface impoundments shall be dewatered, and the owner of the impoundment shall remove all coal combustion residuals from the impoundment, return the former impoundment to a nonerosive and stable condition, and dispose the coal combustion residuals in a municipal solid waste landfill located on the same property as the impoundment.

    Imposes new requirements for dewatering and disposal of coal combustion residuals.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Environment, if favorable, Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 567?
HB 567 is sponsored by Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Queen, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), R. Smith, Fisher, Insko, Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Russell, Nasif Majeed (U), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Tracy Clark (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 567?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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