2025 Legislation
LANDFILL METHANE EMISSIONS MONITORING – SB 726
This policy strengthens Oregon’s fight against climate change by closing loopholes in landfill methane monitoring requirements. It mandates advanced GIS-based technology to monitor all landfill areas, including previously exempt zones, and improves methods of emissions reporting to the Department of Environmental Quality. By holding landfill operators accountable to identify and mitigate methane leak violations, this bill advances environmental justice by prioritizing cleaner air and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
SB 726
Relating to landfill emissions monitoring; prescribing an effective date.
Requires the owner or operator of a municipal solid waste landfill to conduct surface emissions monitoring and report data as specified in the Act.
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Advocates: A coalition of organizations, including Beyond Toxics, Environment Oregon, Energy Justice Network and others.