SCS SB 1040 -- WASTE MANAGEMENT

This bill changes the laws regarding the allocation of revenues
deposited into the Solid Waste Management Fund each fiscal year.
From August 28, 2004, to August 28, 2005, 10% of the fund, not
exceeding $800,000, will be available to promote the development
and maintenance of markets for recovered materials.  Up to 19% of
the revenues will be used to administer the management and
education of household and agricultural hazardous waste from
family farms and corporations.  After August 28, 2005, the amount
will change from $800,000 to $1 million, and the percentage will
change from 19% to 15%. From August 28, 2004, to August 28, 2005,
up to 42% of the revenues will be used to eliminate illegal solid
waste disposal, identify and prosecute persons disposing of solid
waste illegally, conduct solid waste permitting activities,
administer grants, and perform other duties.  At least 58% of the
revenues will be allocated through grants to participating
cities, counties, and districts.  After August 28, 2005, the
percentages will increase to 25% and 50% respectively.

Sixty percent of the revenue generated within each region will be
allocated to the cities and counties of the district or to
persons or entities providing solid waste management, waste
reduction, or recycling services in the district.  From August
28, 2004, to August 28, 2005, each district will receive a
minimum of $75,000; and thereafter, each district will receive a
minimum of $45,000.

Any remaining moneys in the fund will be used to provide grants
for statewide solid waste management planning or research
projects including contracted services.

Beginning July 1, 2004, the bill requires a joint committee
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President Pro Tem of the Senate to consider proposals for fees,
restructuring the distribution of fees, options for the
distribution of the tipping fee, and any other matters it deems
appropriate.  The committee will submit a report with its
recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly no later
than December 31, 2004.

Beginning July 1, 2004, the bill also requires a joint committee
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President Pro Tem of the Senate to consider proposals for
restructuring the fees paid by hazardous waste generators and
hazardous waste facilities.  The committee will consider options
for expanding the fee structure to more fairly apportion the cost
of services provided among those that benefit from the services
and submit a report with its recommendations to the Governor and
the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2004.

Missouri treatment, storage, and disposal facilities that receive
hazardous material from out-of-state generators are allowed to
submit registration and reporting information in a format
prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources describing the
types and quantities of hazardous waste received from the out-of-
state generator.  As long as the facility submits this
information to the department, the out-of-state generator will
not be required to do so.  The facility is also responsible for
paying all fees and taxes on behalf of the out-of-state
generator.

If moneys owed are not transmitted in the time frame established,
interest will be imposed at the rate of 10% per annum from the
due date.

The percent amounts on fees collected or received by the
department for hazardous waste are revised.  Forty percent will
go to the Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund, and 60% will go to the
Hazardous Waste Fund.  This fee will expire June 30, 2006, except
that the department will levy and collect this fee for any
hazardous waste generated prior to the date and reported to the
department.

The bill contains an emergency clause.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am