(20 ILCS 1130/1)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6801)

Sec. 1.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hazardous Waste Technology Exchange Service Act".

(Source: P.A. 83‑1436.)

(20 ILCS 1130/2)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6802)

Sec. 2.

It is the purpose of this Act to stimulate and support research, to provide training and to facilitate the flow of technical information on source reduction and alternative technologies for hazardous waste between industry and the research community. An interchange of technical information between large and small businesses, independent consultants and Illinois' scientific community is an essential element of the State's policy to protect citizens from the dangers of hazardous wastes and to encourage economic growth.

(Source: P.A. 83‑1436.)

(20 ILCS 1130/3)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6803)

Sec. 3.

For the purposes of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources and Conservation of the Department of Natural Resources.

(b) "Center" means the Waste Management and Research Center of the Department of Natural Resources.

(c) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources.

(Source: P.A. 89‑445, eff. 2‑7‑96; 90‑490, eff. 8‑17‑97.)

(20 ILCS 1130/4)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6804)

Sec. 4.

Waste Management and Research Center.

As soon as may be practicable after the effective date of this Act, the Department shall establish a Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center. On and after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997, that Center shall be known as the Waste Management and Research Center.

(Source: P.A. 90‑490, eff. 8‑17‑97.)

(20 ILCS 1130/5)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6805)

Sec. 5.

Duties of Center; Industrial Advisory Committee.

(a) The Waste Management and Research Center shall:

(1) Conduct educational programs to further the

exchange of information to reduce the generation of hazardous wastes or to treat or dispose of such wastes so as to make them nonhazardous.

(2) Provide a technical information service for

industries involved in the generation, treatment, or disposal of hazardous wastes.

(3) Disseminate information regarding advances in

hazardous waste management technology which could both protect the environment and further industrial productivity.

(4) Provide research in areas related to reduction

of the generation of hazardous wastes; treatment, recycling and reuse; and other issues which the Board may suggest.

(5) Provide other services as deemed necessary or

desirable by the Board.

(6) Submit a biennial report to the General Assembly

on Center activities.

(b) The Director of the Department shall be responsible for the administration of the Center.

(c) The Department shall have the authority to accept, receive and administer on behalf of the Center any grants, gifts or other funds made available for purposes of this Act.

(d) The Board shall (1) provide policy guidelines and goals for the Center; (2) approve the Center's budget; (3) approve any reports; and (4) otherwise direct the Center in accordance with its statutory powers and duties contained in Section 15‑10 of the Department of Natural Resources Act.

(e) The Director shall appoint an Industrial Advisory Committee which shall be composed of representatives of industries which are involved in the generation, treatment or disposal of hazardous waste, or representatives of organizations of such industries. To the extent possible, the Director shall choose members representing large and small industries from all geographical areas of the State. Members of the Industrial Advisory Committee shall receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out their duties.

The Industrial Advisory Committee shall advise the Department on programs, services and activities necessary to assist large and small businesses in economically reducing, through source reduction, treatment and recycling, the amount and toxicity of hazardous waste to be disposed of on or in the land.

(Source: P.A. 90‑490, eff. 8‑17‑97; 91‑357, eff. 7‑29‑99.)

(20 ILCS 1130/6)

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 6806)

Sec. 6.

Appropriations.

For the purpose of maintaining the Waste Management and Research Center, paying the expenses and providing the facilities and structures incident thereto, appropriations shall be made to the Department, payable from the Hazardous Waste Research Fund and other funds in the State Treasury.

(Source: P.A. 90‑490, eff. 8‑17‑97.)