requiring a landfill permit applicant to submit a report listing potential harms and benefits of the project.

Summary

The bill adds a new public‑benefit test for private landfills seeking a permit. Applicants must hire an independent contractor to assess potential health, environmental, economic and community impacts, and the Department of Environmental Services will use that report to decide whether to approve the project. The aim is to ensure new or expanded landfills meet the state’s waste‑capacity needs while protecting nearby communities.

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