GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 143

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Sponsors: Senators Tally, Speed; Sherron and Ward.

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Referred to:  Appropriations.

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February 20, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO CONTINUE TO STUDY SOLID WASTE AND MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission was authorized to study solid waste management in 1987; and
Whereas, the Legislative Research Commission was authorized to study the development of a State strategy for the management of solid waste and infectious wastes in 1989; and
Whereas, since 1987 the committee appointed to study solid waste management has made many recommendations to the General Assembly in an attempt to avoid a crisis in solid waste management in this State; and
Whereas, the committee appointed to study solid waste and infectious wastes has proved to be an excellent forum for county officials, local solid waste operators, State regulators, business, industry, and environmental groups to present their respective opinions for needed changes and improvements in legislation;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission is authorized to continue the study of solid waste and medical waste management in North Carolina.  The Commission may address all issues that bear on solid waste and medical waste management.  The Commission may review the success of the new medical waste rules to see if these rules adequately regulate medical waste in North Carolina.
Sec. 2.  The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the 1993 General Assembly and may make an interim report to the 1992 Session of the 1991 General Assembly. 
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.