Post by Logan on Feb 17, 2016 1:20:43 GMT -6
Bill to restrict disposal of coal ash headed to Senate floor
COLUMBIA -- A bill that would restrict the disposal of coal ash in South Carolina from utilities to Class 3 landfills is headed to the Senate floor.
The amended House bill received an 18-0 vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
If lawmakers don't act, it could have environmental impacts across the state, where currently 67 Class 2 landfills exist that could take coal ash if a liner is placed underneath, said Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin of Pickens.
Martin said the danger is from out-of-state utilities who might ship their coal ash to South Carolina landfills.
Read more: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/pickens-county/2016/02/16/bill-restrict-disposal-coal-ash-headed-senate-floor/80444068/
COLUMBIA -- A bill that would restrict the disposal of coal ash in South Carolina from utilities to Class 3 landfills is headed to the Senate floor.
The amended House bill received an 18-0 vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
If lawmakers don't act, it could have environmental impacts across the state, where currently 67 Class 2 landfills exist that could take coal ash if a liner is placed underneath, said Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin of Pickens.
Martin said the danger is from out-of-state utilities who might ship their coal ash to South Carolina landfills.
Read more: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/pickens-county/2016/02/16/bill-restrict-disposal-coal-ash-headed-senate-floor/80444068/