HB 151 -- HAZARDOUS WASTE (Smith)

This bill makes several changes in the hazardous waste fee
structure and reporting requirements.

A new fee is established for hazardous waste treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities.  The annual fee is calculated from a
base rate of $21,250 and a multiplier that depends on the type
of facility.  Multipliers for commercial units are 2.0 for land
disposal, 1.75 for incineration, and 1.5 for energy recovery.
Multipliers for noncommercial land disposal, incineration, and
energy recovery units are 85% of the commercial multipliers.
For any other type of facility, the multiplier is 1.0 for
commercial units and 0.5 for noncommercial units.  If more than
one unit is located at a site, the owner will pay only for the
unit with the largest fee.  Storage of lead-acid batteries for
recycling is exempt.  Failure to pay fees or provide necessary
information carries a 15% penalty; late fees accrue interest at
10%.

The bill also restructures the existing disposal fees paid by
hazardous waste generators.  These fees will now be calculated
from a base rate adjusted annually by the Hazardous Waste
Management Commission, a multiplier based on the disposal
method, and the quantity of waste generated.  The base rate will
be set to provide approximately $1.75 million annually and
maintain the balance of the Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund under
$12 million.  The multiplier is 1.0 for recycling, 2.0 for
energy recovery, and 3.0 for other disposal methods.  Hazardous
waste fuel transported into the state by an out-of-state fuel
blender is subject to this fee; the state and its political
subdivisions are exempt.  Minimum disposal fees are $50 per
site; maximum fees are $75,000 per site and $150,000 per
company.  No company will pay more than $200,000 in combined
disposal and facility fees.

The bill also specifies that small-quantity hazardous waste
generators will not be required to submit reports more often
than annually.

The portions of the bill dealing with hazardous waste fees have
an effective date of January 1, 1998.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to General Revenue Fund of $42,500 in FY
1998, FY, 1999, & FY 2000.  Increase to Hazardous Waste Remedial
Fund of $1,250,000 in FY 1998, FY 1999, & FY 2000.

HB 151, HCA 1 -- HAZARDOUS WASTE

SPONSOR:  Smith

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Environment and Energy by a vote of 16 to 3.

This bill makes several changes in the hazardous waste fee
structure and reporting requirements.

A new fee is established for hazardous waste treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities.  The annual fee is calculated from a
base rate of $21,250 and a multiplier that depends on the type
of facility.  Multipliers for commercial units are 2.0 for land
disposal, 1.75 for incineration, and 1.5 for energy recovery.
Multipliers for noncommercial land disposal, incineration, and
energy recovery units are 85% of the commercial multipliers.
For any other type of facility, the multiplier is 1.0 for
commercial units and 0.5 for noncommercial units.  If more than
one unit is located at a site, the owner will pay only for the
unit with the largest fee.  Failure to pay fees or provide
necessary information carries a 15% penalty; late fees accrue
interest at 10%.

The bill also restructures the existing disposal fees paid by
hazardous waste generators.  These fees will now be calculated
from a base rate adjusted annually by the Hazardous Waste
Management Commission, a multiplier based on the disposal
method, and the quantity of waste generated.  The base rate will
be set to provide approximately $1.75 million annually and
maintain the balance of the Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund under
$12 million.  The multiplier is 1.0 for recycling, 2.0 for
energy recovery, and 3.0 for other disposal methods.  Hazardous
waste fuel transported into the state by an out-of-state fuel
blender is subject to this fee; the state and its political
subdivisions are exempt.  Minimum disposal fees are $50 per
site; maximum fees are $75,000 per site and $150,000 per
company.  No company will pay more than $200,000 in combined
disposal and facility fees.

The bill also specifies that small-quantity hazardous waste
generators will not be required to submit reports more often
than annually.

The portions of the bill dealing with hazardous waste fees have
an effective date of January 1, 1998.

This bill has an effective date of January 1, 1998 (partial).

HCA 1 -- Exempts storage of lead-acid batteries for recycling
from the new facility fee.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to General Revenue Fund of $30,000 in FY
1998, $30,000 in FY 1999, $30,000 in FY 2000.  Income to
Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund of $1,250,000 for FY 1998,
$1,250,000 for FY 1999, and $1,250,000 for FY 2000.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill represents a
negotiated agreement between industry and the Department of
Natural Resources.  The increased fees are necessary to ensure
solvency of the Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund, which is used for
site cleanup and emergency response activities.  Small-quantity
generators will also benefit from reduced reporting requirements.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Smith; Associated
Industries of Missouri; National Federation of Independent
Business; Missouri Chamber of Commerce; Holnam, Inc.; Safety--
Kleen Corporation; Missouri Department of Natural Resources; and
Chemical Council of Missouri.

OPPONENTS:  Those who oppose the bill say that the bill places a
burdensome new fee on battery recyclers.

Testifying against the bill was Schuylkill Metals Corporation.

Terry Finger, Research Analyst

HB 151 -- Hazardous Waste

Sponsor:  Smith

This bill makes several changes in the hazardous waste fee
structure and reporting requirements.

A new fee is established for hazardous waste treatment, storage,
and disposal facilities.  The annual fee is calculated from a
base rate of $21,250 and a multiplier that depends on the type
of facility.  Multipliers for commercial units are 2.0 for land
disposal, 1.75 for incineration, and 1.5 for energy recovery.
Multipliers for noncommercial land disposal, incineration, and
energy recovery units are 85% of the commercial multipliers.
For any other type of facility, the multiplier is 1.0 for
commercial units and 0.5 for noncommercial units.  If more than
one unit is located at a site, the owner will pay only for the
unit with the largest fee.  Failure to pay fees or provide
necessary information carries a 15% penalty; late fees accrue
interest at 10%.

The bill also restructures the existing disposal fees paid by
hazardous waste generators.  These fees will now be calculated
from a base rate adjusted annually by the Hazardous Waste
Management Commission, a multiplier based on the disposal
method, and the quantity of waste generated.  The base rate will
be set to provide approximately $1.75 million annually and
maintain the balance of the Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund under
$12 million.  The multiplier is 1.0 for recycling, 2.0 for
energy recovery, and 3.0 for other disposal methods.  Hazardous
waste fuel transported into the state by an out-of-state fuel
blender is subject to this fee; the state and its political
subdivisions are exempt.  Minimum disposal fees are $50 per
site; maximum fees are $75,000 per site and $150,000 per
company.  No company will pay more than $200,000 in combined
disposal and facility fees.

The bill also specifies that small-quantity hazardous waste
generators will not be required to submit reports more often
than annually.

The portions of the bill dealing with hazardous waste fees have
an effective date of January 1, 1998.