Coal combustion residuals unit; closure permit, assessments required.
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SB 1398 — Coal combustion residuals unit; closure permit, assessments required.
Last action — Enacted, Chapter 817 (effective - see bill)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 9 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Requires the owner or operator of a coal combustion residuals unit (CCR unit) to identify water pollution and address corrective measures to resolve it, evaluate the clean closure of the CCR unit by recycling the ash for use in cement or moving it to a landfill, and demonstrate the long-term safety of the CCR unit. The bill requires the owner or operator of each CCR unit to transmit its assessment to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and other agencies or legislative committees by December 1, 2017. The bill requires the Director of DEQ to delay the issuance of a permit to close any CCR unit until May 1, 2018, or the effective date of any legislation adopted during the 2018 Regular Session of the General Assembly that addresses the closure of CCR units, whichever occurs later.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
6 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 1398 adds a specific section about managing coal ash, which includes the excavation and removal of coal ash to a safe landfill and evaluating possible recycling or reuse options. The previous wording, which covered similar content, has been removed but the key message remains intact. This change is significant because it clarifies the focus on responsible waste management practices for coal ash, ensuring that all options are thoroughly considered before disposal.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTERVIRGINIA 817ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to require evaluation of closure of coal combustion residuals units.
[S 1398] Approved April 5, 2017 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (6)
- Enrolled Senate: Reenrolled bill text (SB1398ER2) Current html April 05, 2017
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0817) View text html April 05, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1398ER) View text html February 24, 2017
- Committee Substitute House: Committee substitute printed 17105506D-H1 html February 15, 2017
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 17104685D-S1 html February 02, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103805D html January 11, 2017
Action History
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Enacted, Chapter 817 (effective - see bill)
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Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
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Signed by President as reenrolled
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Reenrolled bill text (SB1398ER2)
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Reenrolled
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Governor's recommendation adopted
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House concurred in Governor's recommendation (92-Y 3-N 2-A)
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Reconsideration of Governor's recommendation agreed to
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House concurred in Governor's recommendation (96-Y 2-N)
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Governor's recommendation received by Senate
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/28/17
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 17105506D-H1
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Passed House with substitute (96-Y 1-N 2-A)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1398H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17105506D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1398S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17104685D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103805D
Sponsors
- Scott A. Surovell · Primary
- Amanda F. Chase · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 92 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (95)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1398 do?
- Requires the owner or operator of a coal combustion residuals unit (CCR unit) to identify water pollution and address corrective measures to resolve it, evaluate the clean closure of the CCR unit by recycling the ash for use in cement or moving it to a landfill, and demonstrate the long-term safety of the CCR unit. The bill requires the owner or operator of each CCR unit to transmit its assessment to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and other agencies or legislative committees by December 1, 2017. The bill requires the Director of DEQ to delay the issuance of a permit to close any CCR unit until May 1, 2018, or the effective date of any legislation adopted during the 2018 Regular Session of the General Assembly that addresses the closure of CCR units, whichever occurs later.
- Who sponsors SB 1398?
- SB 1398 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell and Chase, Amanda F..
- What is the current status of SB 1398?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2017. Enacted.
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