HB4339 HFA Perdue #2

     Delegates Perdue moves to amend the bill on page six, section eleven, beginning on line three, by inserting a new subsection (i) to read as follows:

    “(i) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Prichard Landfill, located in Wayne County is eligible for funds from the Closure Cost Assistance Fund necessary to complete its closure upon the filing of appropriate application. Provided, That a county economic development entity or the state does not assume any liability from the private landfill. Upon the filing of an appropriate application, the Department of Environmental Protection shall work with the applicant to ensure the application meets the department’s requirements. For purposes of this section, the term “county economic development entity” refers to a county economic development authority established pursuant to article twelve, chapter seven of this code or if a county does not have a county economic development authority established pursuant to article twelve, chapter seven of this code, an entity designated by resolution of the county commission of the county as the lead entity for economic development activities for the purpose of encouraging economic development in the county which entity may be, but is not limited to being, redevelopment authorities created pursuant to article eighteen, chapter sixteen of this code; county economic development corporations; and regional economic development councils, corporations or partnerships.”

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