SB606
To Amend The Used Tire Recycling And Accountability Act; To Create The Tire Management And Recycling Act; To Repeal The Used Tire Recycling Fund; And To Create The Waste Tire Abatement Fund.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Bill 606, titled the 'Tire Management and Recycling Act,' proposes to overhaul the existing regulatory framework for tire recycling and waste management in Arkansas. The bill renames the 'Used Tire Recycling and Accountability Act' to the 'Tire Management and Recycling Act' and updates various definitions to include specific categories like 'extra-large' and 'wide-base' tires. A significant change involves the repeal of the existing 'Used Tire Recycling Fund' and the creation of a new 'Waste Tire Abatement Fund' to better facilitate the removal and management of waste tire sites. The legislation emphasizes the state’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment by preventing hazards such as mosquito breeding grounds and fires associated with tire accumulation. It mandates that owners and operators of waste tire sites submit formal disposal or recycling plans to the Division of Environmental Quality. Furthermore, the bill updates administrative procedures regarding the electronic manifest system for tracking the movement of recyclable and waste tires. These measures are designed to increase accountability for tire generators and regional management districts.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries of this legislation include the general public and state residents, who benefit from improved environmental health standards and reduced risks of tire-related fires and disease-vector proliferation. Additionally, the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality and regional solid waste management districts stand to benefit from clearer regulatory definitions, improved tracking via the electronic manifest system, and a more focused funding mechanism through the new Waste Tire Abatement Fund, which will assist in the management and cleanup of waste tire sites.
Who Might Suffer?
Tire retailers, wholesalers, and other 'tire generators' may face negative impacts due to stricter compliance requirements, updated fee structures, and the administrative burden of utilizing the electronic uniform used tire manifest system. Owners of currently unpermitted or improperly managed waste tire sites will also be negatively impacted, as they will be required to develop and implement approved abatement plans, potentially incurring significant operational costs or legal consequences if they fail to comply with the new standards.
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