SB 386 (Stuart) Distribution of sewage sludge; PFAS substances testing requirements; civil penalty

Prohibits any person that holds a valid Virginia Pollutant Abatement permit to distribute or land apply sewage sludge in the Commonwealth from distributing or land applying sewage sludge that contains any trace of PFAS, as defined in the bill. The bill (i) requires such person to, prior to the distribution or land application of sewage sludge, submit to the owner or lessee of the site where the sewage sludge is to be land applied a written statement affirming that such sewage sludge contains no trace of PFAS and (ii) subjects such person to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for violating the provisions of the bill. Exempts any person engaged in an agricultural operation, and land applying sewage sludge on lands used for agricultural operation.

 

SACNR

Reported from SACNR with substitute; re-referred to Finance and Approps (8-Y 7-N)

Reported from Finance and Approps with substitute (10-Y 3-N 2-A)
Passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)

Reported from ACNR with substitute (22-Y 0-N)

Passed House with substitute with amendments (86‑Y 12‑N 0‑A)
House substitute with amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)