The Committee on Energy and Manufacturing met this afternoon, advancing several bills.
First to be consider was House Bill 4003, which establishes a clear legal right of title of chemical compounds, elements and substances derived from the treatment of acid mine drainage. The bill states mine drainage water treatment is necessary to reduce environmental harm. The bill clarifies that the entity treating the drainage has rights to the material. The bill was amended and advanced to the Judiciary Committee.
House Bill 4025 expects severance taxes on rare earth elements for fives years to encourage economic development. The bill was amended and advanced to Finance.
The final four bills on the agenda authorize the DEP to creates laws relating to Ambient Air Quality Standards, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources, Control of Air Pollution from Combustion of Solid Waste, and Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
