HCS HB 343 -- HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (Munzlinger)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on Agri-Business

This substitute specifies that when a hazardous substance release
occurs the person having control of the hazardous substance is
liable for the reasonable and necessary costs for the cleanup or
containment incurred by the political subdivision or volunteer
fire protection association providing the emergency services.  No
later than 60 days after completion of the hazardous substance
cleanup, the emergency services provider is required to furnish
the liable person with an itemized statement of all costs
associated with the hazardous substance release.  A cleanup cost
statement may be appealed to the Director of the Department of
Natural Resources with the burden of proof on the political
subdivision or the emergency services provider.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2008, FY 2009, and
FY 2010.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:18 am