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HB 2249

An Act amending the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L.380, No.97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of the department and for powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Board.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 4 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill expands state environmental agency authority over solid waste management through definitional and procedural changes to the state's regulatory framework.

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
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Bill Summary · HB 2249

Legislative bill overview

HB 2249 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act by modifying definitions, expanding the Department of Environmental Protection's powers and duties, and clarifying the Environmental Quality Board's authority. The bill adjusts the legal framework governing how the state manages and regulates solid waste across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.

Why is this important

Solid waste management directly affects public health, environmental protection, and local government operations across Pennsylvania. Changes to state authority and definitions can shift regulatory burdens between state agencies, municipalities, and private waste management companies, potentially affecting costs, enforcement consistency, and environmental outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulatory expansion: Unclear whether expanded DEP powers increase environmental protections or create compliance burdens on municipalities and waste operators
  • Definition changes: Modifications to what constitutes "solid waste" may affect which materials require management oversight, potentially creating loopholes or expanding restrictions
  • EQB authority clarification: Redefining the Environmental Quality Board's role could shift decision-making power between state agencies, affecting stakeholder access to the regulatory process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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