House Sponsors: BLACK-LYONS,EILEEN. Short description: LANDFILL BLASTING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, if the Environmental Protection Agency issues a permit to significantly modify an existing landfill or to allow blasting at a landfill or landfill site, the Agency must notify certain persons and entities who serve the area within a 10 mile radius of the landfill. Provides for public hearing on the permit. Provides that, before issuing a permit for modification of an existing incinerator or for operation of a new incinerator, the Agency shall hold a public hearing. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status