Repeals and amends existing law to revise construction requirements and to provide for certain fees.
PHOSPHATE -- Repeals and amends existing law to revise construction requirements and to provide for certain fees.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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The purpose of this legislation is to clarify the minimum design standards for phosphogypsum stacks at phosphoric acid facilities. Phosphogypsum and process water from the manufacture of phosphoric acid are placed in stacks at such facilities. These design standards reflect best standards in the industry to minimize impacts to human health and the environment. Establishing minimum design standards avoids case by case determinations by state and federal agencies on the design of phosphogypsum stacks.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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YEA (56)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (4)
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (29)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on April 16, 2021 Session Law Chapter 246 Effective: 07/01/2021