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SB 5287 - Wind turbine blade recycling

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Section 1

  1. Subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose in the omnibus operating appropriations act, the Washington State University extension energy program must conduct a study on the feasibility of recycling wind turbine blades installed at facilities in Washington that generate electricity for distribution to customers in Washington, including information and recommendations on:

    1. The cost, feasibility, and environmental impact of various disposal methods for wind turbine blades;

    2. The availability of wind turbine blade recycling and processing facilities in Washington and other states;

    3. Potential incentives for the creation of wind turbine blade recycling facilities within Washington;

    4. Various mechanisms for establishing recycling requirements, or recycled content standards, for wind turbine blades;

    5. Considerations and options for the design of a state-managed product stewardship program for wind turbine blades; and

    6. The feasibility of including all wind turbine blades installed in facilities in Washington in a recycling program, including blades that are currently installed.

  2. By December 1, 2023, the Washington State University extension energy program must submit a report of its findings under this section to the appropriate committees of the legislature.

  3. This section expires December 1, 2024.

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