Rep. WHEELER proposes the following Amendment No. 6 to H. 4152 (COUNCIL\VR\4152C002.AGM.VR19):

Reference is to Printer's Date 03/27/19H.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/ SECTION 1. (A) There is created a study committee to study the appropriateness of classifying post-use polymers and recoverable feedstocks used in pyrolysis and gasification processes as recovered materials and not solid waste for purposes of regulation by the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The study committee shall:

(1) examine public policy issues relative to of classifying post-use polymers and recoverable feedstocks used in pyrolysis and gasification processes as recovered materials and not solid waste; and

(2) determine the impacts on public health and the environment with such a classification.

(B) The study committee must be comprised of three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. Staff from the Senate and House of Representatives shall assist the study committee.

(C) The members of the study committee shall seek assistance from state agencies and members of the private sector with relevant expertise including, but not limited to, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Natural Resources.

(D) The study committee shall provide a report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2019, at which time the study committee shall dissolve.

SECTION 2. This bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /