Reason #1:
HB 1454 only impacts 1/7th of New Hampshire’s land mass
Yes, according to data published from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, more than 85 percent of land in the state has relatively impermeable clay-rich soil under it that holds polluted groundwater in place. All of which would likely be permissible locations for development under this legislation.
Not to mention we only need about 0.08% of the land in NH to place our trash for the next 100 years!
Reason #2:
HB 1454 has NO impact on current landfills and expansion.
Don’t believe the lobbyist double speak! HB 1454 specifically states: “Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the expansion of any landfills that are in operation at the time this paragraph takes effect.”
Reason #3:
HB 1454 is supported by thousands of Granite Staters and hundreds of businesses across the state.