Anne Germain, Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the
National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) testified before the Texas
House of Representatives¹ Environmental Regulation Sub-Committee hearing on
Air Quality and Municipal Landfills at the committee¹s request.
The sub-committee will hear testimony from Germain and others as it
considers whether state regulations of landfills and public notice
requirements adequately maximize participation from the public and
stakeholders.
Before her testimony, Germain said, ³Landfills are among the most highly
regulated facilities in the country and public input and stakeholder
involvement has been a cornerstone of these regulations. I look forward to
talking about these regulations with members of the committee and discussing
the steps our members take to remain in compliance. The Texas legislature
and the general public can rest assured that NWRA members make every effort
to comply with local, state, and federal regulations governing the
construction, operation, and maintenance of landfills. Our members want to
be good neighbors.²
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