SB3623 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
SB3623

Introduced 7/25/2018, by Sen. Antonio Muñoz

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

415 ILCS 5/9.12a new
415 ILCS 5/12.2a new

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that when a permit is required that may impact either air pollution or water pollution, notice shall be provided to the State Senator and House Representatives of the district where the facility will be located and the public within 15 days from the date the application is filed.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning safety.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Environmental Protection Act is amended by adding Sections 9.12a and 12.2a as follows:

(415 ILCS 5/9.12a new)

Sec. 9.12a. Notice. When a permit is required under Title X that may impact air pollution, notice shall be provided by certified or registered mail to the State Senator and House Representatives of the district where the facility will be located and the public within 15 days from the date the application is filed. The Agency shall work with local officials and community groups to ensure the public is informed. No permit shall be issued until all notices have been provided.

(415 ILCS 5/12.2a new)

Sec. 12.2a. Notice. When a permit is required under Title X that may impact water pollution, notice shall be provided by certified or registered mail to the State Senator and House Representatives of the district where the facility will be located and the public within 15 days from the date the application is filed. The Agency shall work with local officials and community groups to ensure the public is informed. No permit shall be issued until all notices have been provided.