The Environmental Quality Commission shall:

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(1) Amend the state solid waste management plan to conform to the requirements of ORS § 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665.

(2) Review Department of Environmental Quality reports on compliance with and implementation of ORS § 459.005, 459.015, 459.035, 459.250, 459.992 (1) and (2), 459.995 and 459A.005 to 459A.665.

(3) Submit the report by the department on the statewide integrated solid waste management plan under ORS § 459A.020 (2) to each odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. [Formerly 459.168; 1993 c.560 § 75; 1997 c.552 § 10; 2011 c.545 § 57]

Sections 13a and 13b, chapter 534, Oregon Laws 2015, provide:

(1) For calendar year 2025, the Department of Environmental Quality shall conduct a statewide survey of recovery rates for carpet waste.

(2) If the statewide survey reveals that the statewide waste recovery goal for carpet waste under ORS § 459A.010 is not being met, the department shall submit a report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to solid waste, as appropriate, no later than September 15, 2027. The report must include:

(a) An evaluation of options to improve recovery; and

(b) Recommendations for meeting or modifying the recovery goals for carpet waste under ORS § 459A.010. [2015 c.534 § 13a]

Section 13a of this 2015 Act is repealed on the date of the convening of the 2028 regular session of the Legislative Assembly as specified in ORS § 171.010 [February 1, 2028]. [2015 c.534 § 13b]