EPA-CONSTRUCTION PERMITS House SponsorsRep. James H. Meyer-Thomas Holbrook Senate Sponsors(Sen. William R. Haine-Dave Sullivan-George P. Shadid and Pamela J. Althoff) 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 415 ILCS 5/9from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1009415 ILCS 5/12from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1012415 ILCS 5/39from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039 Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that the construction of any equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft capable of causing or contributing to air pollution or designed to prevent air pollution does not require a construction permit unless that equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft is subject to regulation under certain Sections of the federal Clean Air Act. Provides that the construction of any equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft capable of causing or contributing to water pollution or designed to prevent water pollution does not require a construction or operation permit unless (i) the construction of the equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft will be funded in whole or in part by financial support from the State or the federal government or (ii) the equipment, facility, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft is for the purpose of the pretreatment of wastewater prior to discharge to a non-delegated publicly owned treatment works. Sets forth procedures by which the Environmental Protection Agency must: (i) allow a permit applicant to review and comment on a proposed draft permit; (ii) issue general permits that do not require individual applications for categories of similar sources or equipment, facilities, vessels, or aircraft; (iii) allow a permit applicant to select a permitting analyst to perform permit application reviews and drafting on behalf of the Agency; and (iv) provide, upon an applicant's request, an expedited review of a permit application. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:415 ILCS 5/9415 ILCS 5/12Adds reference to:415 ILCS 5/3.135was 415 ILCS 5/3.94415 ILCS 5/9.14 new415 ILCS 5/39.5from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.5415 ILCS 5/52.4 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Includes additional materials within the definition of "coal combustion by-product" (CCB). Provides that, in certain circumstances, the EPA must (instead of "may") make written beneficial use determinations that coal-combustion waste is a CCB. Sets forth the procedures for the application for and approval of a beneficial use. Requires the Pollution Control Board to examine and streamline its air pollution control permit requirements, with the objective of creating additional permit exemptions and eliminating permit requirements for insignificant activities and emission units. Sets forth requirements for streamlining the permit requirements. Provides that the owner or operator of a CAAPP source is not required to obtain an air pollution control construction permit for the construction or modification of an insignificant emission unit or activity. Creates the Environmental Protection Foundation as a not-for-profit corporation. Sets forth procedures for the appointment of the Board of Directors and for the operation of the Foundation. Sets forth the purposes of the Foundation.House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:415 ILCS 5/3.135415 ILCS 5/9.14 new415 ILCS 5/39415 ILCS 5/39.5415 ILCS 5/52.4 newAdds reference to:415 ILCS 5/39.4from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039.4Deletes everything. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning agrichemical facility or lawncare containment permit endorsement.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:415 ILCS 5/39.4Adds reference to:415 ILCS 5/3.135was 415 ILCS 5/3.94415 ILCS 5/9.14 new415 ILCS 5/39from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1039Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Includes additional materials within the definition of "coal combustion by-product" (CCB). Provides that, in certain circumstances, the EPA must (instead of "may") make written beneficial use determinations that coal-combustion waste is a CCB. Sets forth the procedures for the application for and approval of a beneficial use. Requires the Pollution Control Board to examine and streamline its air pollution control permit requirements, with the objective of creating additional permit exemptions and eliminating permit requirements for insignificant activities and emission units. Sets forth requirements for streamlining the permit requirements.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to:415 ILCS 5/3.160was 415 ILCS 5/3.78 and 3.78aFurther amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, except in Cook County, "clean construction or demolition debris" includes uncontaminated broken concrete with metal bars that do not protrude more than 2 feet. Provides that the provisions changing the Section of the Environmental Protection Act defining "clean construction or demolition debris" are effective immediately. 2/5/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer 2/5/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/19/2004HouseAssigned to Environment and Energy Committee 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Environment and Energy Committee 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Environment and Energy Committee; by Voice Vote 3/4/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Environment and Energy Committee; 013-000-000 3/4/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/4/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook 3/30/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer 3/30/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/31/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 3/31/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 3/31/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 093-024-000 4/6/2004SenateArrive in Senate 4/6/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2004 4/6/2004SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 4/6/2004SenateFirst Reading 4/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules 4/15/2004SenateAssigned to Environment & Energy 4/21/2004SenatePostponed - Environment & Energy 4/21/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Sullivan 4/22/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 4/22/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/27/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 4/27/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 4/27/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Environment & Energy 4/28/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/28/2004SenateDo Pass as Amended Environment & Energy; 010-000-000 4/28/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 29, 2004 4/29/2004SenateSecond Reading 4/29/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 4, 2004 5/4/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. George P. Shadid 5/6/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 5/6/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules 5/11/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/11/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady 5/11/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules 5/11/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Environment & Energy 5/12/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Environment & Energy; 009-000-000 5/12/2004SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/12/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Haine 5/12/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2004 5/13/2004SenateThird Reading Deadline Extended - Rule 2-10, extended to January 11, 2005. 5/17/2004SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-001-000 5/17/2004SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/17/2004SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/18/2004HouseArrived in House 5/18/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1,3 5/18/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. James H. Meyer 5/18/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. James H. Meyer 5/18/2004HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/18/2004HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2004HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die