SB 631: CROP DUSTING TANKS AS ABOVE GROUND TANKS
An Act Relating To The Environment; Amending Sections Of Chapter 74 Nmsa 1978 To Exclude Tanks Used By Crop Dusting Or Crop Spraying Services From The Definition Of "above Ground Storage Tank".
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SB 631
CROP DUSTING TANKS AS ABOVE GROUND TANKS
- Legislative URL:
- SB 631 on nmlegis.gov
- Emergency Clause:
- No
- Germane:
- N/A
- Location:
- S Flr
- Action:
- [10] SCONC/SCORC-SCONC [25] DP/a-SCORC [39] DP API.
- Issue(s):
- Hazardous Waste & Toxics
Companion Bills
Related Legislators
- Bill Sponsor:
- Cliff Pirtle
Related Documents
Summary
This bill excludes tanks used by crop dusting or crop spraying services from the definition of “above ground storage tank” subject to the provisions of the Hazardous Waste Act and the Ground Water Protection Act.
On March 3rd the Senate Conservation Committee amended SB 631 to provide that the bill’s exclusion from the definition of “above ground storage tank” is limited to fuel storage tanks used solely by crop dusting or crop spraying services.
A possible concern regarding this bill is the potential for contamination of land and water by spills from fuel storage tanks used by crop dusting or spraying services due to the elimination of controls otherwise imposed by the Hazardous Waste and Ground Water Protection Acts.
Note: As introduced, SB 631 and HB 459 were companion bills. SB 631A and HB 459A are nearly identical.