An Act amending the act of October 18, 1988 (P.L.756, No.108), known as the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act, providing for spill response and residential environmental protection; and, in fund, further providing for Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund.

Summary

The bill amends the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act to create a new chapter that requires anyone who causes a hazardous substance spill to immediately contain, clean up, and remove the contamination. It gives the Department of Environmental Resources authority to issue directives, enter property, and conduct cleanups, and it sets higher cleanup standards for residential zones. The goal is to protect drinking water, air, and public health from hazardous releases.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share