SB 868 – Modifies the filing of reports and fees relating to hazardous materials

• Sponsor: Kehoe
• LR Number: 5722S.02I
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 3/27/2012 - Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 868 - Currently, fees that certain employers and business that store, use, produce, or transport petroleum and other hazardous materials pay to the Missouri Emergency Response Commission are set to sunset on August 28, 2012. This act extends that sunset to August 28, 2018.

Employers required to report hazardous substances, known as Tier II filers, may request the Commission to distribute the report to the local emergency planning committees and fire departments by paying a $10 fee for each facility listed which shall not be applied to the employer's fee cap.

CHRIS HOGERTY